Driver/Field Assistant

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is a leading conservation organisation dedicated to protecting Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. AWF is recruiting a Driver/Field Assistant to be based in Kidepo, Uganda, supporting its conservation project operations through safe transportation, vehicle management, and field logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport project staff, consultants, visitors, and partners to field sites and official meetings.
• Support the movement of project materials, supplies, and equipment to activity locations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle movement logs, mileage records, and travel documentation.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after trips, and monitor fuel, oil, tyres, brakes, and battery levels.
• Report mechanical faults and maintenance requirements promptly and coordinate routine servicing and repairs.
• Ensure vehicle insurance, licences, and registration documents remain valid at all times.
• Adhere to all traffic laws, road safety regulations, and AWF transport and fleet policies.
• Support field teams during community mobilisation, training sessions, monitoring visits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, workshops, and field activities.
• Handle the delivery and collection of official documents, supplies, and correspondence.
• Maintain fuel consumption and maintenance records for accountability and reporting.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism when transporting staff and partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A clean, valid driving licence with at least five (5) years of professional driving experience, preferably with NGOs or development organisations.
• Experience driving in rural and field-based environments is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of 4WD light vehicle operation and basic mechanical skills; an Auto Mechanics certificate is an added advantage.
• A certificate in defensive driving is an asset.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English and knowledge of relevant local languages.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4428251149/.