2 Project Driver – STAR Project NGO Jobs – World Vision Uganda (WVU)

Job Title:  Project Driver – STAR Project (2 Jobs)

Organisation: World Vision Uganda (WVU)

Duty Station: Gulu and Pader, Uganda

About Organisation:

World Vision Uganda (WVU) 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.”

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. Staff and partners reach safely and implement their planned activities.
• Deliver packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices in line with World Vision policies. Packages and parcels and goods delivered to the right recipients, tracked and record kept well.
• Check the vehicle status/condition e.g. engine oil, water, nuts, battery water, license, Third Party Insurance, brakes, tyre pressure e.t.c prior to any journey and carry out regular vehicle repairs e.g. correcting hard start, tightening bolts and nuts, topping up battery water, e.t.c in line with World Vision policy. Maintain the hygiene of the vehicle Well maintained vehicles to support authorized passengers to specified destinations and operations in the field offices.
• Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle policies. Incident reported and recorded as per policy and reports filled in and damages worked on.
• Monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy. Safety for the vehicle and both the passengers and luggage are kept in a secure designated place.
• Record and maintain a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours Information and records about maintenance will be readily available.
• Dress professionally and in accordance with company’s dress code. Professional and decent driver but also portray the organization’s image
• Prepare and submit vehicle monthly reports in line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy. Monthly vehicle reports prepared accurately, reviewed and filed for future decision making but also about maintenance will be readily available.
• The driver shall strictly observe Traffic Rules and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the traffic regulatory authority. A disciplined and compliant staff and minimal or no offenses
• Observe and maintain the regular working hours and at all-time park the vehicle at the designated parking area. Observed and maintained regulations as per working hours and parking time and area as per the policy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the World Vision Project Driver – STAR Project job must hold an Ordinary level certificate.
• Holds a valid driving permit.
• Has three years of driving experience.
• Ability to prioritize work in relation to need and urgency.
• A working knowledge of fax machine, photocopier, computer and telephone preferred.
• Computer literate
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Mechanical Knowledge is required
• First Aid skills are required
• Knowledge on safe road use is needed
• List additional work experience preferred for this position.
• NGO back ground and in Emergency response is vital

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 24th June 2024

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