Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Back ground
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 48 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection. World Vision (WV) is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse and will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with these beneficiaries. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.
Position: Driver – Kampala
Report to: Senior Transport Officer
Location: Kampala
Advert Start Date: 1st September 2022
Advert End Date: 7th September 2022
Purpose of the position:
To 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 Outputs/Responsibilities.
• Drive World Vision vehicles/authorized passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle usage policy.
• Deliver packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices in line with World Vision policies.
• 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. Maintain the hygiene of the vehicle
• Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle policies.
• Monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.
• Record and maintain a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours.
• Dress professionally and in accordance with company’s dress code.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monthly reports in line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy i.e. report of Vehicles Assigned and Regional reports for locations assigned.
• The driver shall strictly observe Traffic Rules and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the traffic regulatory authority.
• Observe and maintain the regular working hours and at all-time park the vehicle at the designated parking area.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• Holds O level certificate.
• Holds a valid driving permit.
• Has three years of driving experience i.e. NGO back ground and in Emergency response is vital
• Computer literate
• Effective in written and verbal communication in English [and any other local language(s)].
• Mechanical Knowledge is required
• First Aid skills are required
• Knowledge on safe road use is needed
• Perform other duties as required.

Core Capabilities
• Practising accountability & integrity
• Achieving quality results & service
• Understanding the Humanitarian Industry
• Demonstrating Christ-centered life & work
• Understanding World Vision’s mission & operations
• Ability to prioritize work in relation to need and ugency.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: High School

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