War Child Canada Jobs - Drivers ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organization: War Child Canada

Reports to: Logistics

Officer

War Child Canada is an international non-governmental organization which

is helping mothers and families around the world give their children a safe

start in life and give their communities the best chance of a peaceful future. Children

represent both the immediate present and the society’s future, which is why

protecting those childhoods is the key to breaking the cycle of violence. When

war breaks out, children look to those close to them for protection.

Job Summary:  The War Child Canada Driver will be in charge

of transporting personnel, and provide operational support in the

implementation of Programmes. To ensure appropriate use and care of War Child

Canada property

Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 

• The Driver will transport War Child
  
  personnel, guest, goods and/or items safely.


• Fully comply to the driving laws of the
  
  country, including use of seat belts, zero use of alcohol or other drugs.


• Carry out daily maintenance and cleaning
  
  of the War Child Canada vehicles i.e. routine check of engine oil, window
  
  wiper, radiator, air pressure, brake fluid, secure battery terminal, oil
  
  leakage, inside and outside cleanliness etc.


• Conduct maintenance and general servicing
  
  when necessary.


• In charge of maintaining the medical box,
  
  fire extinguisher and tool kit at all times whilst in charge of vehicle.


• The Driver will maintain documentations of
  
  the vehicle for example Insurance, log book etc.


• Carry out all other safety and security
  
  related tasks as shall be required by policies and laws.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the War Child
  
  Canada vacancy must hold a valid Driver’s license.


• Three or more years’ experience as a
  
  driver with an organization.


• Possess the ability to drive automatic and
  
  manual vehicles on tarmac and murram roads.


• Excellent working knowledge of spoken and
  
  written English.


• Fluency in local languages in the
  
  Kiryandongo area


• Some mechanical knowledge is an advantage.

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated

CV, cover letter indicating clearly daytime telephone contact and active email

address, photocopies of relevant certificates (both professional and

vocational) and contact information of at least three professional referees.

Please clearly indicate position and location you are applying for.

Interested applicants should deliver ONLY hard copies of their

Application Packages to any of the following War Child Canada Offices: Kampala:

2nd floor, Plot 944 Ggaba Road, Kansanga.

(Please ensure applications are delivered to War Child Canada)

Gulu: Plot No. 9 Erinayo Oryema Road, Kanyagoga.

Kiryandongo: Kanyadoli Refugee Settlement RFM Base Camp, Bweyale.

Arua: Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement Yoro Base Camp.

Note: Qualified female

and other equity-seeking candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed

candidates will be contacted.