Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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

Objective of the job
• To ensure safety during driving by following Ugandan traffic laws and WCH internal guideline.
• To properly and reliably ensure that the vehicle is serviced and maintained to the required standard.
• Ensure proper recording of vehicle mileage and accurate filling of vehicle records.
• To perform basic logistics and administrative tasks.5.

Essential functional relations
• Reports to the Logistics Coordinator at Kampala level and to Team Leader at field level; Works in close collaboration with PSO, Logs & Admin, Finance, HR and other teams

Roles and responsibilities
• 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 or CD.
• Run office errands (payment of bills, shopping, etc.) as directed by the line manager r and Senior officer staff;
• Keep the vehicle in good mechanical condition, carry out daily checks and immediately faults, , scratches, accidents, etc to the line managerCarry 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, and ensure its cleanliness 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, etc.
• Monitor the use of vehicles and fuel consumption through analysis of log books monthly.
• Ensure that the fuel tank is always sufficiently filled at the end of the day shift and full before the weekends.
• Fill in the logbook accurately after every trip.
• Keep proper records of transport of goods using way-bills and other forms according to WCH procedures.
• Fully obey the driving laws of the country. This includes the use of seatbelts, speed limits and absence of using alcohol and/or other drugs and phone while driving. Ensures the passenger does the same.
• To maintain the vehicle medical box, fire extinguisher and tool kit at all times whilst in charge of vehicle.
• To perform any other activity assigned by the manager, in line with this job description

Qualifications, Experiences and Skills:
• At least should have completed Secondary level (O level)
• MUST have a valid driving license with B, CM, DM & DL class
• Over 3 years of driving experience with medium size org preferable INGO
• Good knowledge of Ugandan Traffic Laws and Regulations
• Knowledge of West Nile/South Western regions is an added advantage
• Proper attitude and focused
• Good verbal expressions skills
• Fluency in English language
• Accurate, consistent and transparent
• Ability to work independent
• Highly skilled in driving vehicles
• 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 co-workers
• Ability to provide a secure environment for passengers and employer while in transit


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: High School

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