The Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP) of the World Bank is supporting a multi-year project designed to strengthen the productive capacity and management of Soroti Sweetpotato Producers and Processors Association (SOSPPA). SOSPPA works with farmers and farmer groups to produce sweet potato seeds and roots for sale. It has also been undertaking small-scale processing and value-addition activities. The project will upgrade these activities and build SOSSPA’s governance capacity.

The specific objectives of the project are to: (a) Improve market access and farm incomes for SOSPPA farmers through Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) marketing, processing, and value addition; (b) Increase productivity and production of sweet potato roots and vines, and other nutritious crops, amongst SOSPPA farmers; (c) Promote diversified utilization and consumption of OFSP products amongst SOSPPA members and in current and new markets; and (d) Strengthen SOSPPA’s governance and management capacities to deliver services to its members.

In line with its objective, the project focuses on linking farmers markets for fresh and processed products, improving use of good agronomic and regenerative practices, adding value/processing and nutrition, and efficient governance of producer organizations to deliver on the social and commercial responsibilities.

The International Potato Center (CIP) has been engaged as the Management Contractor, to provide technical backstopping and capacity building activities for SOSPPA. To support the implementation of project activities, CIP seeks to hire a dynamic driver to assist with project implementation of the GAFSP project in Uganda.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that project vehicles are kept clean and road worthy;
  
• Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill-in the Logbook properly;
  
• Ensure use of project vehicles is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy;
  
• Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards;
  
• Conduct day-to-day vehicle checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc. and timely report any noted defects to the Supervisor;
  
• Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers;
  
• Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner;
  
• Drive project vehicles for transportation of project staff to implement field activities in project target countries;
  
• Prepare monthly summary of project vehicles’ logbooks and share with the office administrative assistant;
  
• Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident;
  
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license;
  
• At least 3 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record;
  
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
  
• Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an added advantage;
  
• Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office;
  
• Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team;
  
• Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain;
  
• Experience in working with international organisations is an added advantage;
  
• Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas