Driver Jobs – World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

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Job
Title:         Driver

Organization: World
Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Logistics / Fleet Manager

About US:

WWF is one of the
world’s largest independent and experienced Conservation organizations
operating in over 100 Countries in the world. WWF UCO implements a number of
national programmes promoting environment conservation in Uganda. WWF’s mission
is to stop the degradation of our planet’s natural environment, and build a
future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

Job Summary:  The incumbent will drive WWF Uganda assigned
vehicles safely and efficiently as per the logistics and fleet guidelines in
support to implementation of conservation work in the designated operational
areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Transport staff and implementing partners with designated vehicles
    according to approved routes, schedules and guiding policies.
  • Delivers supplies and parcels 
    to  agreed locations in a
    timely manner
  • Ensures sound mechanical condition 
    especially preventive maintenance for the vehicle  and 
    notifies supervisor on timely service and repairs
  • Participates in loading and offloading of materials for
    transportation to the different locations
  • Ensures a clean and safe 
    vehicle condition and cleans it as required with facilitation from
    supervisor
  • Ensures Uganda traffic code is followed adequately to the safety of
    self and other road users
  • Ensures mileage and fuel log sheets are filled all the time for
    accountability purposes on vehicle utilisation.
  • Maintains a smart appearance while on duty for   organisational visibility
  • Communicate to supervisor o matters arising from field work for proper
    handling including emergencies.
  • Ensures liability waiver is signed for no staff to utilise the
    company vehicles and submits this to the supervisor at the end of each
    month.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The applicant for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Driver job
    must hold an Ordinary level certificate with a Valid Drivers’ Licence with
    Classes B, CM, & DL. .
  • Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and defensive driving is an added
    advantage
  • A minimum of five years of experience in a busy fleet section
    supporting project implementation.
  • Training in vehicle mechanics is 
    a requirement
  • Training in defensive driving and off road is an added advantage.
  • Experience of working in a remote 
    multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge  and training
    in  first aid at the work place
  • Defensive driving skills
  • First aid and firefighting 
    training
  • Knowledge of vehicle mechanics would be an added advantage
  • Ability to work under pressure with running long journeys
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to develop
    and maintain strong internal and external relationships relevant to
    position.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
  • Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic,
    Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering &
    Delivering Results.

How to Apply:

Application letters,
detailed Curriculum Vitae including names, email addresses and telephone
contact details of three (3) referees, plus copies of academic qualifications
(sent as one document) should be emailed to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org and quote
the position title in the email subject line and remember to fill the
respective Google form, Download
Here.

Deadline: 14th June 2019

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