Job Title: Driver – CEDAW
Organization: Plan
International
International
Duty Station: Kamuli, Uganda
Reports to: Administration
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and
largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world.
We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to
promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s
vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in
societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with
no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world.
We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to
promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s
vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in
societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with
no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Driver –
CEDAW will contribute by driving Plan International Uganda vehicles in
accordance with the transport policy and procedures in order to enhance
mobility of staff for efficiency and effectiveness.
CEDAW will contribute by driving Plan International Uganda vehicles in
accordance with the transport policy and procedures in order to enhance
mobility of staff for efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
·
Observe
and adhere to the safety precautions before and during driving, taking into
account prevailing weather and driving conditions to avoid accidents.
Observe
and adhere to the safety precautions before and during driving, taking into
account prevailing weather and driving conditions to avoid accidents.
·
Maintain
punctuality, courtesy and adhere to traffic laws and regulations, and to Plan
International Uganda policies and procedures.
Maintain
punctuality, courtesy and adhere to traffic laws and regulations, and to Plan
International Uganda policies and procedures.
·
Record
the place of destination before departure and complete the vehicle usage record
to indicate vehicle movement.
Record
the place of destination before departure and complete the vehicle usage record
to indicate vehicle movement.
·
Carry
out daily condition checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good running order
with valid insurance policies.
Carry
out daily condition checks to ensure that the vehicle is in good running order
with valid insurance policies.
·
Identify
and report all mechanical faults and any accidents immediately to the
supervisor so that appropriate action is taken.
Identify
and report all mechanical faults and any accidents immediately to the
supervisor so that appropriate action is taken.
·
Carry
out monthly inspection of the assigned vehicle and inform the supervisor
of any observation that needs attention.
Carry
out monthly inspection of the assigned vehicle and inform the supervisor
of any observation that needs attention.
·
Keep
the vehicle in a clean condition in order to uphold the image of Plan
International Uganda and for the convenience of the users.
Keep
the vehicle in a clean condition in order to uphold the image of Plan
International Uganda and for the convenience of the users.
·
Serve
as the contact person for vehicle repairs and servicing and review invoices and
services reports before they are submitted for payment.
Serve
as the contact person for vehicle repairs and servicing and review invoices and
services reports before they are submitted for payment.
·
Deliver
and collect mail and other documents to and from various offices, post office
regularly and ensure its safety as and when requested.
Deliver
and collect mail and other documents to and from various offices, post office
regularly and ensure its safety as and when requested.
·
Train
and test drivers and riders as may be requested, and submit recommendation to
the supervisor.
Train
and test drivers and riders as may be requested, and submit recommendation to
the supervisor.
Child Protection Policy Responsibilities (mandatory for all staff):
·
Adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Code of
Conduct and reporting any CPP issues.
Adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Code of
Conduct and reporting any CPP issues.
·
Responsible for the implementation of the CPP
standards as they apply to area of responsibility plus the development of
actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.
Responsible for the implementation of the CPP
standards as they apply to area of responsibility plus the development of
actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.
·
Ensure that all Plan International partners,
visitors and associates in his/her area of responsibility are provided with,
are made aware off and have signed and returned a copy of the child protection
policy. Inform the partners, visitors and associates that they must comply with
the policy in all contacts and communications with children during their visit.
Ensure that all Plan International partners,
visitors and associates in his/her area of responsibility are provided with,
are made aware off and have signed and returned a copy of the child protection
policy. Inform the partners, visitors and associates that they must comply with
the policy in all contacts and communications with children during their visit.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The ideal candidate for the Plan International Driver
– CEDAW job placement should hold an O’ level certificate of education
The ideal candidate for the Plan International Driver
– CEDAW job placement should hold an O’ level certificate of education
·
Possess a valid driving licence for classes B,
CM, DL & DM
Possess a valid driving licence for classes B,
CM, DL & DM
·
Certificate in Defensive Driving is an added
advantage
Certificate in Defensive Driving is an added
advantage
·
Certificate in Customer care is an added
advantage
Certificate in Customer care is an added
advantage
·
At least three years’ driving experience in a
reputable organisation
At least three years’ driving experience in a
reputable organisation
·
Knowledge of simple Mechanical repairs
Knowledge of simple Mechanical repairs
·
Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
Flexibility to work outside normal working hours
·
Good team work and excellent interpersonal
skills
Good team work and excellent interpersonal
skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their letters of
application, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of
relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus
salary history and send to:
application, together with updated CVs, contact telephone numbers, copies of
relevant certificates, names and contact details of three references plus
salary history and send to:
Ag. Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 6th
December, 2016
December, 2016
NB: Please consider your
application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 28th February 2017
application unsuccessful in case you do not hear from us by 28th February 2017
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