3 Driver NGO Jobs – World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Job Title:   Driver (3 Job Placements)

Organisation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Duty Station:  Kampala; Arua and Greater Virunga Landscape, Uganda

 

About US:

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the largest independent conservation organizations in the world. We are an international NGO committed to environmental protection active in almost 100 countries. WWF has a growing conservation Programme in the Republic of Uganda. WWF Uganda Country Office (WWF UCO) works with central and local government agencies, private sector, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the local communities to implement its various conservation programmes on Energy and Climate, Forestry and Wildlife, and Freshwater in Uganda.

 

Job Summary:  The Drivers are to operate the WWF Assigned vehicles safely and efficiently as per the logistics and fleet guidelines in support to implementation of conservation work in the operational areas.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Transport staff and implementing partners with designated vehicles according to approved routes, schedules and guiding policies.
  • Delivers supplies and parcels to agreed locations in a timely manner
  • Ensures sound mechanical condition especially preventive maintenance for the vehicle and notifies supervisor on timely service and repairs
  • Participates in loading and offloading of materials for transportation to the different locations
  • Ensures a clean and safe vehicle condition and cleans it as required with facilitation from supervisor
  • Ensures Uganda traffic code is followed adequately to the safety of self and other road users
  • Ensures mileage and fuel log sheets are filled all the time for accountability purposes on vehicle utilisation.
  • Maintains a smart appearance while on duty for organisational visibility
  • Communicate to supervisor on matters arising from field work for proper handling including emergencies.
  • Ensures liability waiver is signed for no staff to utilise the company vehicles and submits this to the supervisor at the end of each month. What you need:


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should at least hold an Ordinary level certificate with a Valid Drivers’ Licence with Classes B, CM, & DL Training in vehicle mechanics is a requirement
  • At least five years of experience in a busy fleet section supporting project implementation;
  • Experience of working in a remote multi-cultural environment;
  • Training in defensive driving and off road with Knowledge and training in first aid at the work place are an added advantage

 

How to Apply:

All prospective candidates should Email their application letters, Curriculum Vitae including contact details of three (3) referees, copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “Driver” (including location) in the subject line to: recruitment@wwfuganda.org

 

Deadline: 15th February 2023

 

NB: WWF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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