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Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Bikahdoh Robert

Bikahdoh Robert

Driver
Kampala

Summary

A confident and highly organized professional with experience in a busy multifaceted office setting. I am armed with skills in defensive driving as well as time management skills which means that every task is completed efficiently and to the highest possible standard. I am flexible, willing to learn and a hardworking individual who strives to achieve the best in all areas with a calm and patient disposition meaning that I am able to work effectively under pressure and focus on the task at hand whilst ensuring timely delivery. In my current role, I am responsible for providing driving services to all project staff, a role I have excelled at due to my superior communication skills, dedication and language proficiency in a number of local languages as well as Swahili. I am very motivated person who is very keen to have a successful career who is now looking forward to making a significant contribution to an institution.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Driver

The Aids Support Organization Uganda, TASO Uganda
01.2020 - 10.2023
  • Do daily/weekly vehicle checks before leaving for the field in a bid to identify any problem before setting out to avoid unnecessary delays due to functionality of the vehicle.
  • Effectively plan for next journey/trip by liaising with the supervisor to know what is on travel plan for whole week. By so doing, I have been able to achieve on time deliveries hence an improved working relationship with implementing partners.
  • Ensuring that all passengers are comfortable and safely seated and belted up at all times in transit and assist them to embark and disembark the vehicle.
  • Making sure the safety of luggage, supplies, and equipment whilst in the vehicle or as otherwise requested.
  • Drive following organization’s transport procedures (SOP’s) which has helped in achieving timely deliveries and helped staff to achieve organization’s objective.
  • Reporting regular schedules of service to my supervisor which has enabled me to meet deadlines since the vehicle is always in good mechanical condition. Ultimately, the organization is able to plan ahead for funds for vehicle maintenance within its budgets.
  • Delivering medical supplies, Documents to Health facilities as guided by the responsible project officers.
  • Completing information required for monthly vehicle reports which is submitted to the line manager whilst ensuring that all major incidents are reported immediately.
  • Taking lead to make sure motorcycles are repaired or serviced in time together with my line technical supervisor.

Project Driver

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • In this role, I operate the organization’s vehicles safely and in accordance with laid down policies and procedures as well as with country laws.
  • My duties are to provide driving services for the project team, check basic maintenance (oil, coolant, water, tyre pressure, battery water) regularly and maintain a daily log of all trips, mileage and fuel consumption for monthly checking by the Project Administrator.
  • Drove following organization’s transport procedures (SOP’s) which has helped in achieving timely deliveries and helped staff to achieve organization’s objective.
  • Reported regular schedules of service to my supervisor which has enabled me to meet deadlines since the vehicle is always in good mechanical condition. Ultimately, the organization is able to plan ahead for funds for vehicle maintenance within its budgets.
  • Did daily/weekly vehicle checks before leaving for the field in a bid to identify any problem before setting out to avoid unnecessary delays due to functionality of the vehicle.
  • Effectively planned for next journey/trip by liaising with the supervisor to know what is on travel plan for whole week. By so doing, I have been able to achieve on time deliveries hence an improved working relationship with implementing partners.
  • Safely drove following Uganda’s traffic regulations, by following road signs, having my driving license up to date hence no penalties and unnecessary expenses on vehicle recovery.
  • Completed information required for monthly vehicle reports which is submitted to the line manager whilst ensuring that all major incidents are reported immediately.
  • Ensure that vehicles are taken to the garage in good time when faults emerge as well as ensuring that the vehicles is clean at all times.

Driver

Napak District Local Government
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • While here, I provided secure and timely driving services to government official staff and/or goods as required.
  • My duties were to drive officers both at duty station, in the field, to and from Airport, deliver and collect mail to and from various destinations, maintain vehicle cleanliness, ensure the vehicles are in a sound and good mechanical condition and maintain log books for town trips and for the field.
  • Promptly delivered all mails and maintained records on delivery book, inclusive of cheques and equipment. This helped the District achieve time to time deliveries to the partners in time.
  • Ensured that vehicles tools are always kept in allocated vehicles which helped in regulating the loss of vehicle equipment hence saving money.
  • Available for any other duties assigned by the supervisor which helped ensure that the District did not lack a driver for trips when an urgent need arises.
  • Maintained vehicles’ and their respective log books which helped the District in terms of planning and approving for the trips.
  • Ensured that all passengers are comfortable and safely seated and belted up at all times in transit and assist them to embark and disembark the vehicle.
  • Made the safety of luggage, supplies, and equipment whilst in the vehicle or as otherwise requested.
  • Regularly checked for expiry dates for third party insurance and the motor vehicle license and inform the concerned parties ahead of time.

Project Driver

Jinja Union for Persons with Disabilities
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • My duties, while here, were to drive authorized passengers, transport goods and services (information) and check the mechanical condition of the vehicle regularly and act accordingly in line with organizational policies.
  • Maintained the organization vehicles in good condition as required by the organization rules and regulation.
  • Reported the necessary vehicle conditions to my supervisor which aided in proper planning ahead for funds for vehicle maintenance within its budgets.
  • Recorded and maintained the vehicle log book which helped organization on time management for both planning for departure and leaving from the field.
  • Liaised with the field supervisors on areas of operations and as a result, the organization improved in a way of meeting its deadlines and also networking with its partners.
  • Transported staff to and from the field; since all the time the vehicle was available, organization implemented all planned activities and reported 100% outcome.
  • Checked the vehicle status/condition e.g. engine oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre pressure etc. prior to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g. correcting hard start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water, etc. in line with World Vision policy.
  • Maintain the hygiene of the vehicle as well as monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.

Education

Defensive Driving Certificate -

Auto Mobile Association of Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
01.2012

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined

Crane High School
01.2008

Driving permit - undefined

Prestige Driving School
01.2006

Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined

Crane High School
01.2006

Skills

  • Defensive driving and safety awareness
  • Fleet management and vehicle scheduling
  • Route planning and time management
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair coordination
  • Fuel management and cost control
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Adaptability and problem-solving under pressure
  • Communication Skills
  • Materials transport
  • Report Writing

Certification

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this data correctly describes me, my qualifications, and experience.

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a 100% on-time departure and return record for three consecutive years.
  • Successfully managed a fleet with zero downtime due to breakdowns.
  • Reduced fuel wastage by implementing strict monitoring and reporting procedures.

Timeline

Driver

The Aids Support Organization Uganda, TASO Uganda
01.2020 - 10.2023

Project Driver

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief
01.2013 - 01.2019

Driver

Napak District Local Government
01.2011 - 01.2012

Project Driver

Jinja Union for Persons with Disabilities
01.2009 - 01.2010

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined

Crane High School

Driving permit - undefined

Prestige Driving School

Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined

Crane High School

Defensive Driving Certificate -

Auto Mobile Association of Uganda

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