Bus Driver
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Media Challenge Initiative is hiring a Bus Driver to support the Youth Inclusion in Governance and Accountability project by operating a media bus across the West Nile region. The role involves safely transporting staff, equipment, and materials to rural communities, schools, and outreach venues. The position requires a valid Class C driving permit, at least 3 years of driving experience, and willingness to work in diverse field conditions.
- Operate a mobile media bus for rural journalism and community engagement
- Transport staff, training equipment, and materials across West Nile region
- Valid Class C driving permit and minimum 3 years driving experience required
- Experience with NGOs, media organizations, or field projects preferred
- Deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Original source description
Bus Driver
2026-09-15T22:16:49+00:00
Media Challenge Initiative
https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_3877/logo/Media%20Challenge%20Initiative.png
https://mciug.org/
FULL_TIME
West Nile region
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Media
Transportation & Logistics, Social Services & Nonprofit, Media, Communications & Writing
UGX
MONTH
2026-09-29T17:00:00+00:00
8
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) is a youth-driven, African-led non-profit organization and social enterprise based in Kampala, Uganda. Founded in 2012 by Abaas Mpindi, MCI focuses on building the next generation of journalists, storytellers, and media innovators in East Africa. It bridges the gap between theoretical classroom learning and the practical skills required in modern newsrooms.
The Bus Driver will support the Youth Inclusion in Governance and Accountability (YIGA) project by operating the project media bus, a mobile platform that enables rural journalism and community engagement in hard-to-reach areas. The role focuses on safely transporting staff, training equipment, production gear, and materials to communities, schools, and outreach venues across the West Nile region.
The Bus Driver will play a key operational role in enabling the team to reach remote communities, supports content production, facilitate training, host community sessions, and strengthen youth and civic engagement at the grassroots level. The position requires reliability, strong driving skills, good care of the vehicle and equipment, and a willingness to work in diverse field conditions.
Responsibilities
- or duties
- 1. Vehicle Operation and Safety
- Safely drive the media bus to field locations, communities, schools, and event venues.
- Transport project staff, facilitators, trainers, equipment, and materials as required.
- Conduct regular vehicle checks and ensure the bus is clean, roadworthy, and ready for use.
- Comply with traffic regulations and organizational safety standards at all times.
- Report any mechanical issues, damages, or safety concerns promptly.
- 2. Field and Logistics Support
- Support the movement of the media bus as a mobile platform for rural journalism and community storytelling.
- Load, secure, and offload training and production equipment carefully.
- Ensure timely arrival at community meetings, trainings, dialogues, school engagements, and other project activities.
- Provide basic logistical support during field activities when required.
- Remain flexible and responsive to changing field schedules.
- 3. Vehicle Care and Record Keeping
- Keep the bus clean, organized, and in good working conditions.
- Monitor fuel levels, tyre conditions, and general vehicle performance.
- Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and trips.
- Support scheduled servicing and ensure the vehicle remains available for project work.
- 4. Coordination and Professional Conduct
- Work closely with Project Officers and field teams to understand daily transport needs.
- Communicate clearly about routes, timing, delays, or challenges.
- Represent the project professionally while in communities.
- Uphold organizational values of safety, respect, and accountability.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by management.
- Qualifications or
Requirements
- (e.g., education, skills)
- Valid driving permit (Class C).
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
- Clean driving record.
Experience
- needed
- Minimum of 3 years’ proven driving experience, preferably with NGOs, media organizations, or field-based projects.
- driving in rural and hard-to-reach areas is highly desirable.
- transporting equipment or supporting field outreach activities is an added advantage.
- Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Strong and careful driving skills, including
- on rural roads.
- Good knowledge of road safety and defensive driving.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
- Ability to handle and care for equipment during transportation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including long field days when required.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the project regions.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Safely drive the media bus to field locations, communities, schools, and event venues.
- Transport project staff, facilitators, trainers, equipment, and materials as required.
- Conduct regular vehicle checks and ensure the bus is clean, roadworthy, and ready for use.
- Comply with traffic regulations and organizational safety standards at all times.
- Report any mechanical issues, damages, or safety concerns promptly.
- Support the movement of the media bus as a mobile platform for rural journalism and community storytelling.
- Load, secure, and offload training and production equipment carefully.
- Ensure timely arrival at community meetings, trainings, dialogues, school engagements, and other project activities.
- Provide basic logistical support during field activities when required.
- Remain flexible and responsive to changing field schedules.
- Keep the bus clean, organized, and in good working conditions.
- Monitor fuel levels, tyre conditions, and general vehicle performance.
- Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and trips.
- Support scheduled servicing and ensure the vehicle remains available for project work.
- Work closely with Project Officers and field teams to understand daily transport needs.
- Communicate clearly about routes, timing, delays, or challenges.
- Represent the project professionally while in communities.
- Uphold organizational values of safety, respect, and accountability.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by management.
- Strong and careful driving skills, including
- on rural roads.
- Good knowledge of road safety and defensive driving.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
- Ability to handle and care for equipment during transportation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including long field days when required.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the project regions.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Valid driving permit (Class C).
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
- Clean driving record.
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