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OKECH RICHARD

Wakiso

Summary

I have over 15 years’ progressive experience in driving with B, C1, C, D driving classes both 2- and 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles, with good knowledge in Motor Vehicle mechanics. In the execution of my duties, I have always maintained organization Values and principles and respected the Values and norms of the communities l have worked in. This has helped me through out to foster a good working relationship and image of the organization l have always worked in. The Several years of experience has exposed me to Driving Within Urban, Rural and in Geographically hard to reach areas which is characteristic of Karamoja, Kigezi and Sebei. I ensured that vehicles are well maintained and perfectly functioning as required by the organization. I have had hands on experience on the various car mechanical dynamics. The above experience, analytical ability and passion for my work has given me confidence and flexibility to work wherever duty calls.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Driver

Self Help Africa
Kabale
02.2024 - Current
  • Transported project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
  • Maintained up-to date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs
  • Ensured that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily and submitted on a monthly basis
  • Prepared monthly fuel consumption report and submit as required
  • Ensured regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid etc) levels are at required levels
  • Reported any apparent malfunction to the supervisor
  • Reported any damage or accident to the supervisor immediately
  • Ensured that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use
  • Maintained project vehicle, including keeping accurate records and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning
  • Ensured the readiness of the vehicle for transport services by checking oil, water, fuel and tyres, maps and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving
  • Performed project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from regional office, general office purchasing and photocopying
  • Supported project workshop activities
  • Supported purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project-authorised items
  • Performed relevant general service activities such as collection of invoices, processing customs duty clearance and tax exemption as directed
  • Made arrangements for repairs, maintenance and improvement to the office as requested by the project management
  • Regularly checked post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcel and other correspondence, and perform other local errands

Project Driver

USAID/ URC/ UHA
Mbale
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Drove project personnel and equipment to locations in Uganda for project activities
  • Maintain timely schedule set by program staff
  • Maintained project vehicles, kept accurate records for vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, trip logs, schedule routine maintenance and cleaning
  • Observed all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws
  • Performed daily errands such as collecting and delivering mail, making bank deposits and withdrawals, purchasing items for the office and refuelling the vehicles on as needed basis
  • Transport staff or consultants to project sites and offices or for implementation of activities
  • Ensured the readiness of the vehicle, in a good mechanical condition and ensure vehicle is prepared for long trips on rough terrain prior to field visits
  • Maintained the cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and out
  • Ensured that the first aid kit is in place and always stocked
  • Assisted in routine office chores when necessary, such as photocopying, binding, filling, moving furniture, answering telephones, sending faxes and cleaning the office premises
  • Carried out routine monthly service of the vehicle, including oil changing and general service
  • Completed the vehicle logbook daily, recording all travel and requiring staff to be transported to sign

Driver

Self Help Africa
Kampala
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Transported project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
  • Maintained up-to date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs
  • Ensured that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily and submitted on a monthly basis
  • Prepared monthly fuel consumption report and submit as required
  • Ensured regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid etc) levels are at required levels
  • Reported any apparent malfunction to the supervisor
  • Reported any damage or accident to the supervisor immediately
  • Ensured that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use
  • Maintained project vehicle, including keeping accurate records and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning
  • Ensured the readiness of the vehicle for transport services by checking oil, water, fuel and tyres, maps and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving
  • Performed project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from regional office, general office purchasing and photocopying
  • Supported project workshop activities
  • Supported purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project-authorised items
  • Performed relevant general service activities such as collection of invoices, processing customs duty clearance and tax exemption as directed
  • Made arrangements for repairs, maintenance and improvement to the office as requested by the project management
  • Regularly checked post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcel and other correspondence, and perform other local errands

Driver

Community Action for Health ( CAFH )
Abim
01.2010 - 03.2021
  • Maintained vehicle log sheets in accordance with CAFH policies and regulation
  • Adhered to all safety and communication protocol as advised by CAFH and supervisor
  • Kept the vehicle ready, clean and on standby-ready for the use at all times
  • Assisted as required with logistics in the office and guesthouses daily workloads
  • Cooperated and assist staff and visitors in troubleshooting potential problems during daily basis
  • Reported all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis
  • Did regular service and maintenance of vehicles and motorbikes
  • Conducted myself both professionally and personally in such a manner as brought credit to CAFH and to not jeopardise its humanitarian mission in area of operation

Driver

ALMAN AUTO Service Company LTD
Abim
05.2009 - 01.2021
  • Drove staff and official visitors on official trips for the office representation and his/her on occasions when necessary
  • Met staffs and official visitors and facilitate immigration, customs formalities, hotel check-in and other local formalities
  • Logged official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, Transportation/Vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs etc
  • Ensured day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle (s), check oil, water, battery, tires etc
  • Performed minor repairs and timely arrangements for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all-time maintains the vehicle(s) in clean conditions

Driver

Forum for African Women Educationalist Uganda Chapter ( FAWEU )
Kampala
03.2011 - 03.2020
  • Drove project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance to project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
  • Transported project staff and materials in regions of Uganda
  • Maintained the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis
  • Ensured that tyres are in good working conditions at all time, and that spare tyre is in good condition
  • Ensured that vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis
  • Ensured that fuel consumption report is submitted as required
  • Ensured regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at required levels
  • Checked on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance validity
  • Reported any apparent malfunction to the Supervisor
  • Reported any damage or accident to the Supervisor immediately
  • Ensured that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use
  • Carried out project errands as required

Education

Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Mengo Technical Training Center
Kampala
01.2013

Certificate - Driving

Human Technical Development Training Centre
Lira District
01.2002

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Abim Senior Secondary School
01.2001

Primary Leaving Examination -

Morulem Boys Primary School
01.1997

Skills

  • Understanding of motor vehicle functions
  • Professional driving skills
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Driving experience in 4-wheel and 2-wheel drives
  • Knowledge of road systems
  • Knowledge of protocol rules and procedures
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Knowledge of communication equipment
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
  • Skills in motor vehicle repairs
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to identify user’s needs
  • Flexible to travel
  • First Aid skills
  • Firefighting skills

Mobilecontact

  • +256-702540790
  • +256-392003915

Personalinterests

I am a Ugandan with excellent health. My personal interests include seeking a career where I can utilize my experience and knowledge for growth and achievement to prove a valuable asset for organization for any challenging career.

Personal Information

Nationality: Ugandan

References

  • Mr. Rauben Keimusya, Former Project Coordinator, Self Help Africa, raubenkeimusya@yahoo.com, +256783020522
  • Mr. Rogers Agaba, Public Financial Management Specialist, USAID/ URC/ Uganda Health Activity, agabargrs@gmail.com, +256772662222
  • Mr. Okello Calvin, Programs Coordinator, Forum for African Women Educationalist (FAWEU), calvinokello25@gmail.com, +256 772545021, +256753545021

Languages

Advance, Advance, Advance, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Native, Native, Native, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate

Trainingsattended

  • Defensive Driving (Prestige Driving School)
  • First Aid and Fire Fighting training (St John Ambulance)
  • Child safeguarding training within the policies of Self-help Africa
  • Entrepreneurship Training (Enterprise Uganda)
  • Road Safety Training (J. James Wagola Wanu)
  • Using the Phish Alert Button- Basic use with Microsoft 365

Personalskillsandcompetencies

I have always ensured safety of staffs and property on board, delivery of the office equipment according to schedule drive Organization’s vehicles as instructed and within the binding rules., Keeping records of vehicles logbooks, ensuring timely servicing of the vehicle and any other related logistical functions as prescribed by my supervisor, for example checking oils and tools replacing tyres as well as other minor repairs as agreed upon., I have successfully compiled monthly or weekly vehicle reports with consistency as per the Organizational templates provided., I have been able to effectively communicate using the provided communication strategies by the employers to ensure my role is well and effectively coordinated to support the program/project teams., I am conversant with MS Word and the Internet usage (E-mailing) which supported my compilation of vehicle reports., A strong intellectual and analytical ability allowing me to solve complex problems at the workplace and other environments., I have a very strong personal ambition of always maintaining integrity in my dealings with people both personally and professionally with no bad record of vehicle mismanagement and ranked as SHA best driver of the year consecutively 3 years., I am always conscious of time in implementation of activities, this has seen me beat deadlines and avoided situations of working under pressure and delaying the teams I support., I have the ability to lead by example.

Timeline

Project Driver

Self Help Africa
02.2024 - Current

Project Driver

USAID/ URC/ UHA
08.2023 - 01.2024

Driver

Self Help Africa
03.2020 - 08.2023

Driver

Forum for African Women Educationalist Uganda Chapter ( FAWEU )
03.2011 - 03.2020

Driver

Community Action for Health ( CAFH )
01.2010 - 03.2021

Driver

ALMAN AUTO Service Company LTD
05.2009 - 01.2021

Certificate - Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Mengo Technical Training Center

Certificate - Driving

Human Technical Development Training Centre

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Abim Senior Secondary School

Primary Leaving Examination -

Morulem Boys Primary School
OKECH RICHARD