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Job Title:  Driver

Organisation: World Vision International

Reports to:  Senior Logistics Officer

Duty Station:  Kampala, 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 Driver 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: 

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Drive World Vision vehicles/authorized
passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor in line with
World Vision vehicle usage policy.

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

•       
Check the vehicle status/condition e.g. engine
oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre
pressure e.t.c prior to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g.
correcting hard start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water,
e.t.c in line with World Vision policy. Maintain the hygiene of the vehicle

•       
Report all major and minor damages and accidents
on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle
policies.

•       
Keenly monitor the security of vehicle,
authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.

•       
Record and maintain a travel log to record areas
travelled to, travel time, and work hours

•       
Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean state at
all times.

•       
Prepare and submit vehicle monthly reports in
line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy.

•       
The driver shall strictly observe Traffic Rules
and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the traffic regulatory
authority.

•       
Observe and maintain the regular working hours
and at all-time park the vehicle at the designated parking area.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

•       
The applicant for the World Vision Driver job
placement should preferably hold an O’ level certificate (Uganda Certificate of
Education).

•       
Holds a valid driving permit.

•       
At least three years of driving experience.

•       
Ability to prioritize work in relation to need
and urgency.

•       
A working knowledge of photocopier, computer and
telephone preferred

•       
Mechanical Knowledge is required

•       
First Aid skills are required

•       
Defensive driving training

•       
Knowledge on safe road use is needed

•       
Effective in written and verbal communication in
English [and any other local language(s)

•       
Driving manual cars is a MUST

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at
the web link below.

Click Here

Please follow instructions on How to Create Account and
Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 14^th November 2019

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