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Job Title:    Light Vehicle Driver

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to:  Logistics
Officer

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 policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

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

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

·       
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.

·       
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.

·       
Perform
other duties as required

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the World Vision Light Vehicle Driver job must hold an Ordinary
Level Certificate

·       
A
certificate in automobile mechanics is an added advantage.

·       
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 in northern Uganda

·       
Valid
driving permit. Possession of two or more Classes of valid driving permit is
preferred

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

·       
Agreement
with World Vision Christian ethos and commitment to World Vision Core Values
and Mission Statement

·       
Computer
literacy is an added advantage

·       
Effective
in written and verbal communication in English

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete
Curriculum Vitae. Apply online by visiting World Vision International’s
e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

Click
Here

Deadline: 7^th November 2020

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