Several Driver NGO Job Positions – World Vision International

Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Transport Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
World
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Job Summary: The incumbent will 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 Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Drive World Vision vehicles/authorized
    passengers to specified destinations as approved by the supervisor in line
    with World Vision vehicle usage policy.
  • Keenly monitor the security of vehicle,
    authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.
  • Deliver packages, goods and mails and any
    other information to specified people, places and offices in line with
    World Vision policies.
  • Keenly 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.
  • Report all major and minor damages and
    accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World
    Vision vehicle policies
  • Prepare and submit vehicle monthly reports in
    line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the World Vision
    Driver job placement should hold an Advanced Level Certificate of
    Education with a credit in English at O Level
  • Hold a certificate in automobile mechanics is
    an added advantage.
  • A certificate in Defensive driving from an
    established driving school/firm is an added advantage.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience in
    driving, with clean driving record preferably with an INGO
  • Possession of two or more Classes of driving
    permit is preferred; DL, CM and CH classes are preferred.
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations
    in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and
    physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
  • The incumbent should be able to live by the
    World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life
    that is an example to others.
NB: This vacancy is open to Ugandan nationals only.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World
Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Please
follow instructions on How to Create Account and Profile at World Vision’s
e-recruitment portal.  Qualified female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 18th June, 2016
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