One Acre Fund is hiring a Transport Officer to deliver reliable, safe, and punctual driving services to One Acre Fund staff, visitors, and transporting inputs and goods and ensures safety and security of the vehicle, passengers, and any items under your care during transport. You will report to the Transport Supervisor in Corporate Operations Department working mainly out of the Mukono, Uganda with travel around Uganda.
Responsibilities
- You will transport OAF staff, visitors, inputs, goods, and documentation to designated work-related destinations safely
- You will coordinate logistics for transportation, including scheduling pick-up and drop-off times, optimizing routes, and anticipating potential delays or obstacles to ensure arrivals and departures.
- You will monitor and inspect vehicles, ensuring that they are in optimal condition for safe and efficient operation
- You will document and maintain accurate daily records for vehicles, meticulously logging all trips, mileage covered and any maintenance activities.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 3 years of experience as a driver with a valid class B drivers license (both automatic and manual)
- Minimum O’Level certificate.
- First Aid, fire safety and minor vehicle repair skills.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads.
- Fluency in verbal English, local language is an added advantage
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Mukono, Uganda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
1 year
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.
Application Deadline
12 May 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
