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Job Title:  Driver 

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to: 
Area Coordinator

Duty Station: 
Uganda

About US:

World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:    The
jobholder will drive authorized passengers, transport goods and services
(information) and check the mechanical condition of the World Vision vehicle
regularly and act accordingly in line with World Vision Transport policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Achieving
Capabilities: Drive World
Vision vehicles/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by
the supervisor in line with World Vision Vehicle Use & Management Policy.

·        
Thinking
Capabilities: Deliver packages,
goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and
offices in line with World Vision policies.

·        
Self-managing
Capabilities: Physical
inspection/check of vehicle status/condition e.g. engine oil, water, nuts,
battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre pressure etc. prior
to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g. correcting hard
start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water, etc. in line with
World Vision policy.

Relational
Capabilities:

·        
Monitor
the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the
vehicle policy.

·        
Report
all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the
supervisor using relevant documentation/forms in accordance to World Vision
Vehicle Use & Management Policy

·        
Prepare
and submit accurate, complete and timely vehicle monthly reports in line with
the World Vision Vehicle Use & Management Policy.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

·        
The
applicant for the World Vision Driver job placement should preferably hold a certificate
in automobile mechanics is an added advantage.

·        
At least
Ordinary Level Certificate with at least 2 principle passes

·        
A
certificate in Defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an
added advantage.

·        
Experience
in driving, with clean driving record of not less than 3 years, preferably with
an NGO

·        
Possession
of two or more Classes of driving permit is preferred

·        
Ability
to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts,
psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with
limited resources.

·        
Computer
literate especially in Ms Word and Excel and use of Internet Explorer

·        
Ability
to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to drive long
distance and for long hours.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World Vision
International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

Click
Here

Please follow
instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 27^th August 2019

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