Checked by NextRoleHub · Posted 10 Nov 2026
Driver jobs in Uganda include this Kampala vacancy with FHI 360, supporting safe transport and fleet operations for the EpiC Country Office. The employer asks for a High School Diploma or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, five years of project-vehicle driving experience, a valid driving licence, a defensive-driving certificate, and a clean driving record. The duties combine passenger transport with vehicle inspections, logbooks, fuel and mileage records, maintenance coordination, statutory documents, and delivery of official supplies. The official listing gives an expected annual basic salary range of UGX 16,000,000–20,000,000 and describes a competitive benefits package and professional development. No closing date is published, and the employer does not specify a job type. Candidates searching Jobs in Uganda can review the safety, driving, and application details through FHI 360’s career portal.
Job Overview
- PositionDriver
- CompanyFHI 360
- LocationKampala, Uganda
- Job TypeNot stated
- CategoryOperations / NGO
- IndustryPublic health and international development
- DepartmentNot stated
- DeadlineNot stated on the official posting
About The Company
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes research, resources, and relationships to help people access opportunities for full and healthy lives. Its official website describes work across global health, education, economic opportunity, and humanitarian challenges.
The organization says it has spent more than 50 years developing solutions to global challenges and works with governments, communities, academic institutions, foundations, and other partners. Its programmes span multiple countries and sectors. More information is available on the official FHI 360 website.
About The Driver Role
The FHI 360 Office Driver transports EpiC Country Office staff, consultants, visitors, and other authorized passengers to approved destinations in Uganda. The role requires safe, professional driving and support for passengers entering and leaving vehicles as needed. Day-to-day fleet responsibilities include maintaining trip authorizations and movement schedules, recording mileage and fuel use, inspecting the vehicle before and after trips, and reporting defects or incidents promptly. The driver coordinates servicing and repairs with the Fleet/Logistics team and monitors insurance, registration, inspection, and other statutory requirements so they remain current. The position also includes loading and delivering official supplies and documents, route planning, errands, and other assigned transport or administrative work. The official listing asks for five years of project-vehicle driving experience and gives an expected annual basic salary range of UGX 16,000,000–20,000,000. No closing date is published.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport FHI 360 EpiC Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to approved locations and maintain professional conduct with passengers.
- Assist clients with entry to and exit from vehicles as necessary and provide other courtesies.
- Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, mileage and fuel records, trip authorizations, and daily movement schedules.
- Monitor and record fuel consumption and mileage and report fuel use for accountability.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report mechanical defects, damage, or safety concerns.
- Coordinate scheduled preventive maintenance, servicing, repairs, inspections, and replacement of worn parts with Fleet/Logistics.
- Report accidents, incidents, breakdowns, and security concerns immediately and complete required documentation.
- Keep required vehicle documents, logs, and spare parts in order and current.
- Monitor insurance, registration, Motor Third Party insurance, inspection, and other statutory requirements; alert Fleet/Logistics before expiry.
- Load, secure, transport, and deliver supplies, equipment, documents, and other official materials with appropriate accountability.
- Plan routes and requirements around scheduled trips and ad hoc office requests.
- Ensure passengers follow road-safety regulations.
- Pick up and deliver items and run errands as directed.
- Provide protection for clients in locations deemed high risk when required.
- Perform other assigned logistics, transport, fleet, or administrative duties supporting FHI 360 programme operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required Education
- High School Diploma or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
Work Experience
- Five years of experience driving a project vehicle, preferably for a donor-funded project.
- Experience operating large vehicles, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driving licence, defensive-driving certificate, and clean driving record.
- Ability to demonstrate defensive driving and sound judgment in challenging road, weather, traffic, or security conditions.
- Ability to drive domestically on a daily basis.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Defensive-driving techniques and vehicle-safety practices.
- Vehicle inspections, logbooks, fuel and mileage records, trip authorizations, movement schedules, route planning, and statutory vehicle documentation.
- Experience operating large vehicles or equivalent experience and training.
Soft Skills
- Professional conduct when interacting with passengers.
- Sound judgment when driving in challenging road, weather, traffic, or security conditions.
- The advert specifies support for passengers and coordination with Fleet/Logistics; it does not list other interpersonal competencies.
Benefits
The expected annual basic salary range is UGX 16,000,000–20,000,000. FHI 360 says it offers a competitive benefits package, professional development, and policies and programmes that support work-life balance.
Why Apply
- The role supports staff, consultants, and visitors travelling to approved locations in Uganda.
- The duties provide a clear mix of passenger transport, vehicle safety, fleet records, maintenance coordination, and document delivery.
- The post has defined safety and statutory-document responsibilities, including inspections, insurance, registration, and Motor Third Party requirements.
- The employer publishes an expected annual basic salary range of UGX 16,000,000–20,000,000.
- FHI 360 describes benefits, professional development, and work-life-balance programmes.
- The job supports EpiC Uganda programme operations from the Kampala office.
How To Apply
Apply through the official FHI 360 Workday listing. No closing date is published on the employer posting. Review the live portal page for application steps and any changes before submitting.
How NextRoleHub Verified This Job
- Checked on 10 November 2026 against FHI 360's official advert.
- No closing date was published. NextRoleHub rechecks the advert every 30 days and removes it once the employer closes it.
- The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
- Before you apply, read our guide: How to find NGO jobs in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.
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