Project Driver- STAR Project job at World Vision Uganda

About the Organization

World Vision International is an ecumenical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization. It was founded in 1950 by Robert Pierce as a service organization to provide care for children in Korea. In 1975, emergency and advocacy work was added to World Vision's objectives.

Job Description

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

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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

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Holds 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.
List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.
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.