Driver

Embassy of Belgium in Uganda is hiring a Driver to ensure the safe transport of people (internal or external to the post) or property (mail, various equipment, etc.) within the planned deadlines, to defined places and in accordance with the beneficiaries, the environment and local driving regulations and rules of conduct. in order to support the post in its daily organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Before each journey, prepare the best route by consulting maps, GPS, etc. according to the state of the roads and the traffic, weather conditions, etc.
• Collect or drive personnel or visitors of the post to meetings/external activities following the route best suited to the times.
• Collect or drive visitors to and from the airport during and outside of usual working hours (late arrivals or departures, weekends, etc.).
• Take care of the necessary formalities (customs, airport, money exchange, etc.).
• Transport or collect goods, equipment, mail, luggage, etc. to pre-defined places and at pre-defined times,
• Load/unload the goods transported and help people to carry their luggage and equipment (even if heavy).
• Complete books or other documents concerning the various trips. Keep track of mileage of the cars.
• Office tasks such as scanning, shredding, archiving, under
• the supervision of the consular and administrative team.
• Carry out small repairs or other works (replace light bulbs,
• small painting jobs, help with packaging, installing or
• changing flags, etc.).
• Moving or help with moving (dismantling/assembling desks,
• transporting material to the archives or the storeroom, etc.).
• Manage urgent shopping on request by a manager.
• Manage supplies of office equipment, paper for
• photocopiers, water for water fountains, cleaning or hygiene
• products, etc.
• Prepare and check equipment for meetings: video projector,
• screen, etc.
• Management of the stock of office supplies and other
• equipment

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Primary education and/or relevant experience.
• 10+ years of driving experience
• O’ Level Certificate
• 5+ years of experience driving for diplomatic or other international actors in Kampala, such as Embassies, European Union, United Nations staff.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in driving.
• A Clean Driving Record.
• Ugandan driving license types A and B (minimum requirement)
• Knowledge of Ugandan road safety regulations
• Valid driving permit with classes B, and A
• Possession of a Certificate in Defensive Driving will be an added advantage
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Local legislation
• Good driving skills, including defensive driving skills.
• Knowledge of road safety and traffic regulations
• Languages English level: advanced
• Local Ugandan language: advanced
• Fluent in English and any other local language
• Good IT skills, such as use of Word, ability to use a computer, scanning and printing devices
• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge in Records Management
• Excellent planning skills
• Good level – ability to efficiently process information and communicate with manager on best routes, arrival time.
• Basic level – ability to draft e-mails, make cost overviews following a mission

How to Apply:

Applications can be made by sending a cv to [email protected]

Application deadline: Friday 8th May 2026

Starting date: 1st June 2026

Deadline: 8th May 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.