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Job Title:          Driver

Organization:  World
Vision

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports To:  Senior Logistics Officer

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 82 districts in
Uganda implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation &
hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & community resilience, education and child
protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and
adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with the beneficiaries above. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

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: 

·        
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.

·        
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 workhours

·        
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:

·        
Holds O’ level certificate (Uganda Certificate
of Education).

·        
Holds a valid driving permit.

·        
Has 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:   14th November 2019

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