Driver job at War Child Holland
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Vacancy title:
Driver

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Transportation & Logistics ]

Jobs at:

War Child Holland

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 13 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Imvepi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
The driver is primarily responsible for providing services including driving, logistics, minor vehicle maintenance and security safety for WCH Uganda staff and activities.

Major roles 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, Competencies and Requirements;
• 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 independant
• 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.



Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 13 December 2024
Duty Station: Imvepi
Posted: 29-11-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-11-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 29-11-2068
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