Temporary Driver NGO Jobs – War Child Holland (WCH)

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Job Title:  Temporary Driver

Organisation: War Child Holland (WCH)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Logistics Coordinator

Wage Range: UGX 50,000 per day worked

 

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. War Child is a dynamic organization with a lot of room for creativity, inspiration and self-initiative from employees. 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 temporary driver is primarily responsible for providing services including driving, logistics, minor vehicle maintenance and security safety for WCH Uganda staff and activities.

 

 The 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 timely.
  • Ensure proper and timely recording of vehicle mileage and accurate filling of vehicle records.
  • Ensure general cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
  • To perform basic logistics and administrative tasks.
  • Position in the organization and essential functional relations

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Ensure knowledge of all locations to before any travel.
  • 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/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, waivers etc.
  • Monitor the use of fuel consumption through analysis of logbooks and fuel gauge monthly.
  • Ensure that your car always has sufficient fuel and report to line manager when fuel is at half capacity.
  • Ensure fuel topup at full tank every 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 waybills and other forms according to WCH procedures.
  • Ensure all passengers always use seatbelts and observe speed limit signs; Over speeding fines/penalty shall be charged to the driver.
  • No use of alcohol and/or other drugs and phone while driving and on duty.
  • Ensure vehicle has functioning items required in the car including, phone, valid insurances and driving permit.
  • To maintain the vehicle medical box, fire extinguisher and toolbox/kit always whilst in charge of vehicle.
  • Ensure all none WCH staff using the vehicle have signed a wavier form that is always kept in the vehicle.
  • Ensure no third-party drives WCH car unless with permission from line manager/CD.
  • To perform any other activity assigned by the manager, in line with this job description


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Should have 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 driving permit with B, CM & DL classes
  • At least three 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/Southwest) is desired
  • Proper attitude and focused
  • Good verbal expressions skills
  • Fluency in English language and area local language
  • Accurate, consistent, and transparent
  • Ability to work independent
  • In-depth knowledge of checking vehicle for problems and performing pre-emptive maintenance
  • Thorough understanding of motor vehicle engine functionality
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of courtesy and professionalism to passengers and co-workers
  • Ability to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit.

 

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

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 23rd October 2022

 

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