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Yumbe, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

30 Oct 2023

About the Organisation

World Vision International is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide. Founded in 1950, the organization operates in nearly 100 countries, focusing on tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision's comprehensive approach to development includes programs in education, health, water and sanitation, food security, economic development, and child protection.

The organization is known for its child sponsorship program, which connects donors with individual children, providing essential resources and support to help them thrive. Through community-driven initiatives, World Vision works to ensure that children have access to quality education, nutritious food, clean water, and healthcare, creating a foundation for a better future.

World Vision places a strong emphasis on emergency response and disaster relief, providing rapid and effective assistance in times of crisis. Whether dealing with natural disasters, conflicts, or health emergencies, the organization mobilizes resources and expertise to deliver lifesaving aid and support to affected populations.

Job Title

Bus Driver job at World Vision Uganda

Job Description

To drive authorized passengers, transport services (information) and check the mechanical condition of the World Vision vehicle regularly and act accordingly in line with World Vision policies

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

  • Ensure vehicle log-books are completed accurately for each journey made.

  • WV vehicle forms e.g. Log book, vehicle movement etc accurately completed.

  • Deliver packages, goods and mails and any other information to specified people, places and offices in line with World Vision policies.

  • Items delivered safely and in a timely manner.

  • 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.

  • Vehicle well maintained and supervisor informed in a timely manner whenever there are faults.

  • Monitor the security of vehicle, authorized passengers and luggage in line with the vehicle policy.

  • Ensure non WV staff have signed the waiver form before boarding WV vehicles

  • Waiver forms completed accurately for any non-WV staff using vehicle.

  • Report all major and minor damages and accidents on the vehicle at hand to the supervisor in line with World Vision vehicle policies.

  • Liaise with FAO and logistics officer to ensure vehicle is booked for service/repairs in a timely manner

  • Incidents reported in a timely manner.

  • Prepare and submit vehicle monthly reports in line with the World Vision Vehicle Policy.

  • Monthly vehicle report

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Qualifications and Competencies

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.

  • At least Ordinary Level Certificate

  • Driving class of D1E is an added advantage.

  • Experience in driving, with clean driving record of not less than 3 years, preferably with an NGO in northern Uganda and especially in a refugee response

  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

  • Agreement with World Vision Christian ethos and commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement.

  • Mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

  • 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

  • Valid driver’s permit/license

  • Effective in written and verbal communication in English

How to Apply

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