Project: The Youth Economic Empowerment through Livestock Development (YEELD)
Organization: International Foundation for Recovery and Development (IFRAD)
Duty Station: TBD
Reports to: Cluster Coordinator
Background
About YEELD: The Youth Economic Empowerment through Livestock Development (YEELD) Program is a five-year initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being and resilience of financially disadvantaged young people aged 18–35 years in the Teso, Bukedi, and Ankole sub-regions of Uganda through livestock value chains. The program seeks to create 250,000 work opportunities, including for 200,000 (80%) young women, 5% persons with disabilities (PWDs), and 3% refugees and displaced persons (RDPs). YEELD is being implemented across 20 districts in the three sub-regions through a consortium coordinated by Ripple Effect, dfcu Foundation, and Multi Community Based Development Initiative (MUCOBADI), and Action For Development (ACFODE) as a Gender and Social Inclusion partner, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
IFRAD is a sub-partner to dfcu Foundation, implementing the program in the Teso region. IFRAD is therefore looking for suitable candidates.
Job Purpose
The Driver provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation support to YEELD program staff and operations within the Teso region. The role supports field implementation by ensuring timely movement of staff, materials, and equipment to facilitate delivery of program activities. The Driver plays an important role in maintaining vehicle safety, compliance, and operational readiness, while supporting the smooth and effective functioning of field activities across districts.
Responsibilities/Key Deliverables
1. Transport and Field Support
- Provide safe and timely transportation of staff, partners, and authorized visitors to field locations and meetings
- Support transportation of project materials, equipment, and supplies across districts
- Ensure adherence to approved travel schedules, passenger travel requirements and compliance.
- Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, road safety regulations, and organisational transport policies.
2. Vehicle Management and Maintenance
- Ensure assigned vehicles are well-maintained, clean, and roadworthy at all times
- Conduct daily vehicle checks (fuel, oil, tires, brakes, lights) and report any faults promptly
- Coordinate routine servicing, repairs, and maintenance in line with organizational guidelines
- Maintain accurate vehicle logs, trip records, and fuel consumption reports.
3. Compliance and Safety
- Ensure compliance with traffic laws, road safety regulations, and organizational transport policies
- Maintain valid driver’s license, insurance, and vehicle documentation at all times
- Promote and adhere to health, safety, and safeguarding standards during field travel
4. Administrative and Logistical Support
- Support basic logistical arrangements for field activities and events as needed
- Assist in loading and offloading materials
- Maintain proper documentation of fuel usage, mileage, and vehicle servicing records
- Support procurement or delivery of small supplies when required
5. Safeguarding and Conduct
- Uphold high standards of professional conduct, integrity, and confidentiality
- Ensure safe and respectful behavior when transporting staff and community members
- Adhere to safeguarding policies, particularly when interacting with youth and vulnerable groups.
Education & Training
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent qualification.
- Additional training in defensive driving, mechanics, or logistics is an added advantage.
- Minimum 6 years of professional driving experience, preferably with development or NGO programs
- Valid Driving Permit (Class B or above)
- Experience driving in rural and field-based environments
- Good knowledge of Teso region roads and routes
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
Skills & Experience
- Strong safe driving and vehicle handling skills
- Good time management and reliability
- Basic record-keeping and reporting skills
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and adapt to field conditions and flexible schedules
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams
Behavioral Competencies
- Integrity and Accountability: Maintains high standards of honesty and responsibility
- Reliability: Consistently delivers safe and timely transport support
- Professionalism: Demonstrates respectful and disciplined conduct
- Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing field conditions
Safeguarding and Inclusion Commitment
The role holder must uphold safeguarding principles and ensure that all interventions are inclusive, safe, and accessible, particularly for young women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
IFRAD is committed to maintaining a transparent and ethical recruitment process. Please be advised that all applications and recruitment services are provided entirely free of charge. At no stage of the hiring process does IFRAD request or accept any form of payment.
If you have any concerns, inquiries, or suspect any fraudulent activity related to this recruitment process, please contact IFRAD directly at: info@ifrad.org