Driver
2025-03-31T07:11:21+00:00
Child's i Foundation
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https://childsifoundation.org/
FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Transportation & Logistics
2025-04-11T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Reports To Direct: People & Operations Coordinator
Indirect: Head of People, Culture, Governance & Operations
Location: Uganda
Contract: Renewable Fixed-Term
Main purpose of the role:
- Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and driving of the vehicles owned by Childs i Foundation (Child’s i)
- To provide safe and efficient transportation, cost effective delivery of staff and children as well as approved items using the Child’s i vehicles
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the vehicles are kept clean and tidy at all times; both inside and outside.
- Ensure that the vehicles always have adequate fuel for normal operations and that receipts for fuel purchases are supplied to the Finance Department.
- Maintain and Update the Vehicle Log Books giving trip details including purpose and the mileage travelled.
- Complete daily checks on the vehicles, ensuring that they are safe for use and that any problems are promptly reported to the Finance and the People & Operations Coordinator
- Ensure that Finance is informed when regular servicing and repairs etc. are due so that work can be scheduled appropriately
- Return the vehicle keys to the People & Operations Coordinator or an authorised manager, at the end of each day.
- Drive the vehicles in a safe and courteous manner by adhering to road safety regulations
- Ensure that any incident, or change in travel plans, which will result in the vehicle returning late is reported to the People & Operations Coordinator
- Inform the People & Operations Coordinator of any medical condition, that may affect their ability to drive safely
- Manage driving schedule by communicating with the People & Operations Coordinator in order to provide a cost effective, timely and safe transport service.
- Link up journeys where appropriate
- Carry out administrative tasks as required
Qualifications & Experience (Essential/Desirable)
O level or A level Certificate
Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position
Holder of a valid Ugandan Driving License.
Experience/Skills
Ability to write basic reports
Basic Proficiency in MS Office /Google Suite is desirable
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work as a member of a team and independently
Adaptable to changes and Proactive
Outgoing and proactive personality
Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure
Commitment to the wellbeing of children and promoting child protection.
Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and driving of the vehicles owned by Childs i Foundation (Child’s i) To provide safe and efficient transportation, cost effective delivery of staff and children as well as approved items using the Child’s i vehicles Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure that the vehicles are kept clean and tidy at all times; both inside and outside. Ensure that the vehicles always have adequate fuel for normal operations and that receipts for fuel purchases are supplied to the Finance Department. Maintain and Update the Vehicle Log Books giving trip details including purpose and the mileage travelled. Complete daily checks on the vehicles, ensuring that they are safe for use and that any problems are promptly reported to the Finance and the People & Operations Coordinator Ensure that Finance is informed when regular servicing and repairs etc. are due so that work can be scheduled appropriately Return the vehicle keys to the People & Operations Coordinator or an authorised manager, at the end of each day. Drive the vehicles in a safe and courteous manner by adhering to road safety regulations Ensure that any incident, or change in travel plans, which will result in the vehicle returning late is reported to the People & Operations Coordinator Inform the People & Operations Coordinator of any medical condition, that may affect their ability to drive safely Manage driving schedule by communicating with the People & Operations Coordinator in order to provide a cost effective, timely and safe transport service. Link up journeys where appropriate Carry out administrative tasks as required
Ability to write basic reports Basic Proficiency in MS Office /Google Suite is desirable Good communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to work as a member of a team and independently Adaptable to changes and Proactive Outgoing and proactive personality Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure Commitment to the wellbeing of children and promoting child protection.
O level or A level Certificate Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position Holder of a valid Ugandan Driving License.
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Vacancy title:
Driver
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Child's i Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 11 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Reports To Direct: People & Operations Coordinator
Indirect: Head of People, Culture, Governance & Operations
Location: Uganda
Contract: Renewable Fixed-Term
Main purpose of the role:
- Responsible for the maintenance, cleanliness and driving of the vehicles owned by Childs i Foundation (Child’s i)
- To provide safe and efficient transportation, cost effective delivery of staff and children as well as approved items using the Child’s i vehicles
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the vehicles are kept clean and tidy at all times; both inside and outside.
- Ensure that the vehicles always have adequate fuel for normal operations and that receipts for fuel purchases are supplied to the Finance Department.
- Maintain and Update the Vehicle Log Books giving trip details including purpose and the mileage travelled.
- Complete daily checks on the vehicles, ensuring that they are safe for use and that any problems are promptly reported to the Finance and the People & Operations Coordinator
- Ensure that Finance is informed when regular servicing and repairs etc. are due so that work can be scheduled appropriately
- Return the vehicle keys to the People & Operations Coordinator or an authorised manager, at the end of each day.
- Drive the vehicles in a safe and courteous manner by adhering to road safety regulations
- Ensure that any incident, or change in travel plans, which will result in the vehicle returning late is reported to the People & Operations Coordinator
- Inform the People & Operations Coordinator of any medical condition, that may affect their ability to drive safely
- Manage driving schedule by communicating with the People & Operations Coordinator in order to provide a cost effective, timely and safe transport service.
- Link up journeys where appropriate
- Carry out administrative tasks as required
Qualifications & Experience (Essential/Desirable)
O level or A level Certificate
Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a similar position
Holder of a valid Ugandan Driving License.
Experience/Skills
Ability to write basic reports
Basic Proficiency in MS Office /Google Suite is desirable
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work as a member of a team and independently
Adaptable to changes and Proactive
Outgoing and proactive personality
Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure
Commitment to the wellbeing of children and promoting child protection.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: high school
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Send your updated application letter and CV ONLY The closing date for applications is April 11, 2025 at 17:00 EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Child’s i Foundation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults from sexual exploitation and other forms of harassment and abuse. Rigorous background and reference checks will be conducted in the course of the recruitment process.
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