Job Title: Driver (1 Position)
Organisation: War Child Holland (WCH)
Duty Station: Imvepi, Uganda
Salary Range: UGX Gross Between (1,224,078 – 1,884,412)
Reports to: Team Leader
About the Company:
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 driver is primarily responsible for providing services including driving, logistics, minor vehicle maintenance and security safety for WCH Uganda staff and activities.
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 log books and fuel gauge monthly;
- Ensure that your car always has sufficient fuel at all times and report to line manager when fuel is at half capacity.
- Ensure fuel top up 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.
- Ensure all passengers use seatbelts at all times 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 tool box/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.
- To perform any other activity assigned by the manager, in line with this job description
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
- 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 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 coworkers
- Ability to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit.
NB: Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Uganda, including adherence to the Child Safety Policy, is essential.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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