Driver/ Field Security

at International Justice Mission
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 6, 2023
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Closing date 15 Dec 2023
Driver/ Field Security

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Driver/Field Security to provide secure and timely transportation to IJM staff and visitors. The Driver/Field Security will work closely with the Coordinator, Security and the Lead, Transport to ensure staff safety on the road and proper maintenance of the organization’s vehicles on/off road. The role will also include preparing movement plans and reporting for easy support during movements.

This position is based in Kampala, Uganda and reports to the Lead, Transport.

Responsibilities:

Provide navigation support for IJM staff and clients.
Provide security support at IJM field visits and other events.
In collaboration with the Coordinator, Security, complete case security risk assessments and any incident reports as required.
Drive IJM’s vehicles for IJM staff, clients, and guests for business purposes.
Ensure timely conveyance of staff and materials to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
In collaboration with the Lead, Transport , schedule regular vehicle examination for service vehicles and ensure renewals for the vehicle license are done on a timely basis.
Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, including car tyre condition.
Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange for minor repairs where necessary.
Carry out daily vehicle checklist.
Maintain daily vehicle log sheets of all movements and update monthly mileage records
Ensure that vehicles are always kept clean by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
Assist in maintaining records of use, condition, and fuel consumption of IJM vehicles.
Be responsive to security risk levels and mitigate risk accordingly.
Ensure timely reporting in case of any accident, injury or damage to vehicles to the supervisor.