Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 09, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Welthungerhilfe (WHH), founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest Non-Governmental Aid and development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site-appropriate farming, establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving healthcare and education for people living in rural areas as well as promoting skills development for youth. In Uganda, Welthungerhilfe currently is operating in the districts of Moroto, Yumbe, Katakwi, Arua, and Fort Portal with its Country Office in Kampala .

Objective of the position:
To drive and maintain in good condition Welthungerhilfe vehicles entrusted to you and provide logistical support when required to.
Duties and area of responsibility:
i) Vehicle maintenance as per the Welthungerhilfe Maintenance regulations
• Carry out daily checks before starting up the vehicle as per checklist
• Maintain the vehicle in clean condition
• Ensure that the security toolbox, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and other safety kits as per the vehicle checklist are complete and on board.
• Report mechanical problems, accidents or theft immediately to the Supervisor or Police as described in the Welthungerhilfe regulations
• Inform Supervisor when vehicle will be due for service and of any major repairs to be carried out.
• Solve minor technical / mechanical problems.
ii) Record all the maintenance and vehicle inspection done
• Maintain vehicle logbook and record all trips clearly with start and end mileage, destination, purpose
• Record in logbook fuelling and service of the vehicle
• Prepare and submit vehicle inspection report on a weekly basis to your supervisor
iii) Provision of reliable and secure driving services.
• Obey traffic laws i.e. speed limits in urban and highways, road traffic signs and taking care before overtaking any other vehicle.
• Ensuring that passengers wear their seat belts
• Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving licence, insurance paper)
• Collect and safely deliver any other materials /documents as may be requested
• Always provide information and guidance to
passengers on Welthungerhilfe Vehicle regulations for compliance as a safety measure
• Support the good loading and unloading of the vehicle and goods in an appropriate way.
• Ensure that non Welthungerhilfe staff sign a Waiver of Liability form

Job Skills: Not Specified

Work Conditions
This position is based in Kampala but with frequent travel to Welthungerhilfe Field Project Offices
Required qualifications, competencies and experience
• Valid driving license with Classes B, DL, CM is a must
• A minimum of “O” level certificate is a must
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with legally recognized organizations
• A certificate and experience in auto mechanic are an added advantage
• Defensive driving skills are an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressing social and natural environment and motivated and committed
• An open and reliable person with high integrity
• A good command of both spoken and written English is necessary with capacity to use the computer (Basic skills is required)
• Flexible and willing to work upcountry and outside normal office hours
• Sensitive to personal and organizational security policies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications with a detailed CV contact details including telephone numbers of reference persons (max. 3 pages) and a one page motivation letter by email to uga.kampala.office@welthungerhilfe.de  not later than October 16, 2020

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