Driver

Introduction

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is proposing to implement the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program, a flagship initiative designed to transform secondary education in Uganda by addressing barriers to quality teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Designed to further Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy, the LIT program aims at strengthening Uganda’s secondary education system to better equip young people, particularly young women, with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to access dignified livelihoods and fulfilling work.

About Mastercard Foundation and Young Africa Works Program

The Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada, with several offices in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. One of the largest foundations in the world, the Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. Currently, the Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year strategy, Young Africa Works, which seeks to enable 30 million young people in Africa (70% young women) to secure dignified and fulfilling work by the year 2030.

About Luigi Giussani Foundation

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF) is an indigenous for-impact organisation that has been at the forefront of responding to responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building. Based in Luzira, Kampala, LGF implements programs in the following thematic areas: Teacher Professional Development, Life Skills and Values Enhancement, Foundational Learning and School Culture, and Leadership and Management. All these programs are delivered with an emphasis on Gender Transformative Education, Climate and Environment Education, Agency and Wellbeing, Research and Learning and Advocacy and Partnerships as cross-cutting issues.

Objectives of the LIT Program

The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.

The key interventions for the LIT program include piloting the recruitment of passionate young people into the teaching profession, training STEM teachers, strengthening school leadership, and elevating teachers’ professional status in Uganda. It will focus on developing inclusive, gender-responsive, and innovative delivery of STEM courses and addressing barriers to teacher capacity, particularly in rural areas.

To enhance the program’s impact, LGF seeks to recruit;

Job title: Driver
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Duty Station: Kampala
Employment Type: Fulltime
Job Summary
The Driver will be responsible for safely driving staff and goods to designated locations, maintaining the vehicle in good condition, and ensuring adherence to all safety and traffic regulations. The role requires punctuality, a strong understanding of road safety, and excellent time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely transport staff, partners, and materials to various locations as required
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on the vehicle, such as cleaning, refuelling
• Ensure adherence to all road safety regulations, traffic laws, and LGF transport policies.
• Ensure the vehicle’s documents, such as insurance and registration, are valid and up to date.
• Assist in loading and unloading items into the vehicle as necessary
• Adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring the vehicle is in good condition and that passengers follow safety protocols
• Respond appropriately to any emergencies on the road, ensuring that all passengers are safe and the situation is handled according to company protocols.
• Perform any additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
• A UACE Certificate is required.
• At least five years of driving experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to handle basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to hr@lgfug.org by June 6, 2025. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.