CURRICULUM VITAE- DENIS OKII OPIO
BIODATA
Name: Denis Okii Opio
Gender: Male
Tel: +256 (0-778****** +075*******
E-mail: *********@*****.***/*************@*****.*** Nationality: Ugandan.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
YEAR SCHOOL/ INSTITUTION AWARD
2024- Present Unianthena Global Education Diploma in Transportation and Logistics Management –
(On- going Course)
Jan 2023-
Feb 2024.
Alison Institute Diploma in Transportation Management. 2021 -2022 Youth Institute of Leadership and
Entrepreneurship Development.
Certificate in Child Protection and Children’s Rights. 2011-2011 Makerere University Procurement and Logistics Management. 2002- 2003 Royal Academy Secondary School Uganda Advance Certificate of Education, A Level. 1998-2001 Faith Secondary School Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). 2007- Nov-
2008
Human Technical Development and
Training Centre
Certificate in Elementary and Basic Mechanics.
Sept-2006-
Nov 2006
Human Technical Development
Training Centre
Certificate in Driving.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Friendly and outgoing professional with over 10yrs as driver/mechanic and Logistician proficient in safe operation, passengers’ transportation, Logistics and transportation Management and supply chain management. Excellent communicator and problem – solver with a solid track record in the field. Outstanding safety background consistently requested by repeat customers for regular Transportations. Arranging all necessary Logistical needs.
Core Qualification:
• Vehicle Maintenance and repair.
• Understanding of motor vehicle functionality.
• Route planning and GPS Navigation.
• Vehicle operation and management.
• Expert in driving heavy Commercial and light vehicles.
• Clean driving record and safety operation.
• Passengers Endorsement.
• Exceptional knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Excellent time management.
• Great professional driving skills.
• Problem-solving and decision –making.
• Computer Skills.
• Capable of working under high pressure.
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance.
• Advanced Security management.
• Defensive driving capability.
• Work alone effectively
• Time management skills.
• 4X4 driving Skills.
• Fleet Operations and transport management.
• Drivers Management.
• Physical strength.
• Customers Management.
WORKE HISTORY.
YEAR POSITION
HELD
ORGANISATION
May 2024-present.
Transport Officer
GOJJO GROUP LTD, Vapers Hotel, Wandegeya Plot 51, Bombo Road, P.O. Box 20025 Kampala Uganda.
• Transporting people and equipment, managing transportation operations, and ensuring all security procedure are observed.
• Responsible for transportation of goods from the custom to the warehouse.
• Utilize inventory management software to maintain accuracy.
• Identify passenger’s needs, help them board and exit vehicles, and secure cargo to prevent damage.
• Check on delays in schedules, accidents and complaints and file reports.
• Secure cargo and maintain its safety during transport
• Take special precautions if transporting hazardous material.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements.
• Providing transportation for company material and others IT equipment to approved destination.
• Identifying passengers before transporting them.
• Helping passengers into and out of vehicles.
• Inspecting shipments for damage incurred during travel.
• Maintaining vehicle compliance with regulations like Department of Transportation requirements and passenger safety laws.
• Scheduling and monitoring driver routes and hours.
• Managing company vehicles, coordinating maintenance and upgrading when necessary.
Jan 2022 to Feb
2024.
Fleet & Distribution
Assistant.
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda
(Baylor international Pediatric initiative).
Key Objectives.
• Maintain the motor vehicle in a road-worthy good mechanical condition, track insurance and
arrange regular maintenance in line with Baylor
Uganda fleet management policy and the Road
Safety Act.
• Transport staff and authorized person(s) under
approved safety conditions to official meetings
and field missions by the Baylor Uganda fleet
management policy and Road Safety Act.
• Support procurement and distribution
processes.
• Monitor safety and custody of supplies carried
to minimize losses and damage to property
while in transit by the Baylor Uganda fleet
management policy.
• Maintain records of motor vehicles, official trip movement, daily mileage logs, fuel consumed,
and preparation of fuel accountabilities in line
with Baylor Uganda fleet management policy.
• Provide technical support to staff in the field and Kampala office regarding fleet management-
related policies; as needed.
• Collect, and deliver official mail, packages,
and equipment to respective destinations and
ensure they are signed for and acknowledged
by the recipient
July 2021 to
31st/01/2022
Project Driver
• Assist in administration with office
management tasks such as photocopying,
handling delivery of goods; and hard paper
mail, documents, and correspondences
• Participate and offer administrative support in
workshops.
International Rescue Committee, IRC. (Short-term
Contract) Kampala.
Key Objectives:
• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle
daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of
IRC vehicles (complete service request
forms and maintain service maintenance
records
• Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal
documents are in order at all times.
• Immediately report accidents, brakedowns
and needs of repair and general
maintenance/service.
• Conduct daily assessments of road
conditions and security situations.
• Ensure the safety and security of the
passengers, the goods and the vehicle are
guarantee.
• Drive IRC program staff safely and
courteously to field sites across the country.
• Respect the local traffic regulations and the IRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times.
August 2020
to July 2021
Project Driver
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, PPDA
(World Bank Funded Project) Kampala Uganda.
Key Objectives:
• Drive the assigned office vehicle for official
purposes such as, transporting Employees to
carry out official field activities.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in perfect
mechanical condition before transporting the staffs through regular checking of the vehicle,
• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions in the assigned vehicle.
• Keep a clean record of fuel issued / consumed
and journeys made in the logbook to simplify the
accountability of fuel use.
• Ensure that routine servicing is done in time by monitoring the service mileage of the vehicle
regularly.
• Keep a tracker to ensure validity of both third party and comprehensive insurances so that they are
renewed when necessary.
Oct 2013 to
March 2020
Driver Uganda Human Rights Commission Head Office, Kampala
. Key Objectives:
• Maintain vehicle log sheet by UHRC policies/regulations.
• Use extensive knowledge of the area and destinations to determine the most appropriate route by monitoring traffic reports, and adjusting routes as necessary.
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, and keep track of general maintenance
schedules.
• Unauthorized persons to sign a waiver.
• Adhere to all security-related matters and communication protocols as advised by UHRC and supervisor.
• Transport clients and/or packages to and from
destinations.
• Arrive at destinations on schedule.
• Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction and
weather delays.
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
• Interact with clients professionally at all times.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
• Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
• Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date. June 2012 to
Sept 2013
National
Office Driver
Habitat for Humanity Uganda Country Program Office, Kampala. Key Objectives:
• Keep a record of fuel and logbook and submit monthly reports in line with Habitat for Humanity rules and regulations.
• Transport HFHU staff parcels, mail, and assets to approved destinations.
• Responding to emergencies in areas of internally displaced persons in camps.
• Ensure the security and sadet of fund cars and accessories.
• Account for allocated fuel monthly.
• Physical inspection of vehicles and ensure vehicles are in good mechanical condition.
2009 -
May2012
Driver/Logistics
Assistant
Concerned Parents Association Uganda, Non-Governmental Organization, Gulu City, Northern Uganda.
Key Objectives:
• Completing the monthly monitoring template of the running and maintenance cost of the Vehicle
• Assisting Finance and administration officer in procuring office supplies for other existing Projects within the organization.
• Maintain records of service agreements and
renewal dates and communicate with supervisor
regarding renewals, if applicable
• Drive office vehicle for transportation of authorized personnel and delivery of mail and non-authorized persons to sign a waiver if told to take them.
• Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and check if any other problems exist.
• Maintain a tracker of all suppliers’ contract information, updating as needed and managing regular invoice
reconciliation with vendors to ensure that payments are done accordingly.
• inspect and document all vendors (subcontractors, and other service providers) are not on the excluded parties list and take necessary action to document verifications
• Ensure all CPA and Care international procurement policies, and regulations are followed.
TRAINING UNDERTAKEN
• The UN Standard of Conduct on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse UNHCR
• Responsibilities of Heads of Offices and Heads of Departments (PSEA) UNHCR
• UN- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse UNHCR
• Obligations of UN Personnel (PSEA) UNHCR
• UN - Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Final Assessment (PSEA)
• Child Protection and Children’s Rights.
• Vehicles Travel Safety and Security .
• Safety and Security Incident Information Management for Staff.
• Personal Safety and Security.
• Advance Security training and Safety.
• Procurement and Logistics Management.
• Fleet Management Improvement.
• Defensive Driving Training.
• Traffic Road Safety.
• First Aid Training/CPR Administration.
• Introduction to monitoring and Evaluation.
• Conflict Resolution in the Work Place.
• Responsible Data Management in Emergency.
• Financial Management Essential.
REFEREES:
Keuber Festo
Gereral Manager
GOJJO GROUP LTD, Vapers Hotel, Wandegeya Plot 51, Bombo Road, P.O. Box 20025 Kampala Uganda.
Tel: +256 (0-784******/075*******
Email: ***********@*****.*** /reservation@************@*****.*** Catherine Mangeni, Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda. Tell: 077******* Email; **********@*****.***
Priscilla Tuhaise.
Finance and Administrative Assistant,
Direct Supervisor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda Tel 078*******. Email: ********@******-******.***
Bridget Bopany: Human Resource Officer,
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority PPDA-Uganda. Tel: 077*******: Email: ********@*****.*** /******@****.**.** Ochitiga Ratib Fenduson, Transport Officer,
Uganda Human Rights Commission, Kampala. Line Manager Tel: 078*******. *************@*****.***
I declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge. Sincerely,
Denis Okii
Opio