Vacancy title:
3 Driver - Coaster

Jobs at:
World Vision International

Deadline of this Job:
21st February, 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
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 - Coaster 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 Coaster bus/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle usage policy.
• Tasked with the delivery of packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices in line with World Vision policies.
• Regularly check the vehicle status/condition e.g. engine oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre pressure etc prior to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g. correcting hard start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water, etc in line with World Vision policy.
• Keenly monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.
• Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle policies
• Prepare and send vehicle monthly reports in line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy
• Ensure that the Coaster bus is clean and in a good mechanical condition
• Be responsible, accountable to meet set targets
• Ensure safe and secure items carried on the vehicle

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant for the World Vision Driver - Coaster job opportunity should hold an Ordinary Level Certificate (UCE) or its equivalent
• Possession of Defensive Driving and Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is an added advantage
• Possess a valid driving license- classes DM, DL, B and CM. The applicant must be prepared to undergo Traffic Police Driving Test
• At least five years of relevant experience
• Ability to write and speak English
• Ability to check minor defects on the vehicle
• Possess demonstrable customer care skills
• Willingness to work long hours and stay in the location where the job is located.

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