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Job Title:        Driver

Organization: War
Child Holland (WCH)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Project
Support Officer/Team Leader

About US:

War Child Holland
(WCH) is an independent and impartial international non-governmental
organization, investing in a peaceful future for children and young people
affected by armed conflict. We strive to empower children and young people
while enabling adults to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives
of conflict affected children and young people.

Job Summary:  The driver is primarily responsible for
providing services including driving, logistics, minor vehicle maintenance and
security safety for WCH Uganda staff and activities.

Objective of the job

·       
To
ensure safety during driving by following Ugandan traffic laws and WCH internal
guideline.

·       
To
properly and reliably ensure that the vehicle is serviced and maintained to the
required standard.

·       
Ensure
proper and timely recording of vehicle mileage and accurate filling of vehicle
records.

·       
To
perform basic logistics and administrative tasks.

 Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
vehicles carefully, safety and within the required speed limit in accordance to
the Uganda traffic Laws and WCH regulations.

·       
Safely
transport War Child personnel, guests and goods while providing convenient
breaks and treating passengers with courtesy, respect and friendliness.

·       
Ensure
proper travel and route planning is made to accomplish tasks in a timely and
cost effective manner.

·       
Engage
in proactive suggestions about vehicle use and safety while observing the
policy of having the vehicle parked in an authorized place before 6pm.

·       
Ensure
all vehicle movements do not start before 6:30am unless authorized by line
manager or CD.

·       
Run
office errands (payment of bills, shopping, dropping and picking
letters/parcels etc.) as directed by the line manager and Senior officer staff;

·       
Keep the
vehicle in good mechanical condition, carry out daily checks and immediately
report faults, scratches, accidents, etc to the line manager

·       
Carry
out daily checks and minor repairs including check/topup of engine oil, window
wiper, radiator, air pressure of tires, brake fluid, fastening of battery
terminal, oil leakage under car.

·       
Ensure
the vehicle is clean both inside and outside always.

·       
Notify
the Line manager (preferably one week in advance) of any repair or regular
maintenance required to the vehicle;

·       
Ensure
vehicle inspection during and after service is done to ascertain complete and
good standard work is done. A certificate of repairs MUST be signed off.

·       
Ensures
that WCH vehicles have proper documentation such as insurance, logbook, consent
forms, etc.

·       
Monitor
the use of vehicles and fuel consumption through analysis of log books monthly.

·       
Ensure
that your car always has sufficient fuel at all times.

·       
Ensure
fuel topup at full tank every last day of the month for proper fuel tracking
purposes.

·       
Fill in
the logbook accurately before and after every trip.

·       
Keep
proper records of transport of goods using way-bills and other forms according
to WCH procedures.

·       
Fully
obey the driving laws of the country. This includes the use of seatbelts, speed
limits and absence of using alcohol and/or other drugs and phone while driving.

·       
Ensure
all passengers use their seatbelt while in the car; Do not drive a vehicle
without functioning seatbelts, valid insurances and driving permit.

·       
To
maintain the vehicle medical box, fire extinguisher and tool kit at all times
whilst in charge of vehicle.

·       
Ensure
all none WCH staff using the vehicle have signed a wavier form that is kept in
the vehicle at all times.

·       
Ensure
no third party drives WCH car unless with permission from line manager/CD.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant for the War Child Holland (WCH) Driver job opportunity must
attended driving school with Secondary level (O level) education.

·       
MUST
have a valid driving license expiring not less than 6 months from application
time.

·       
MUST
have a DL driving class plus B,CM.

·       
Over 3
years of driving experience with an INGO working with Children is preferred

·       
Good
knowledge of Ugandan Traffic Laws and Regulations.

·       
Good
understanding of field routes (West Nile/South West) is desired

·       
Proper
attitude and focused

·       
Good
verbal expressions skills

·       
Fluency
in English language

·       
Accurate,
consistent and transparent

·       
Ability
to work independent

·       
In-depth
knowledge of checking vehicle for problems and performing preemptive
maintenance

·       
Thorough
understanding of motor vehicle engine functionality

·       
Able to
demonstrate a high level of courtesy and professionalism to passengers and
coworkers

·       
Ability
to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit.

How to Apply:

All interested
applicants should apply online at the link below

Click Here

NB:

·       
Application
should not exceed 3 pages.

·       
Commitment
to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Uganda, including adherence to
the Child Safeguarding Policy, is essential”

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