Driver job at ChildFund International
Vacancy Title: Driver
Type: Full Time
Industry: Nonprofit and NGO
Category: Transportation & Logistics
Jobs at: ChildFund International
Deadline for this Job: Thursday, June 06, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Moyo, East Africa
Job Details:
About ChildFund: ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that operates in 23 countries, connecting children with resources and institutions to ensure their health, education, skills, and safety.
ChildFund’s Values: ChildFund values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. The organization promotes growth, learning, and leadership while contributing to its inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment: ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and representatives. The organization is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace and communities it serves, adhering to all policies and standards to ensure the safety of program participants. This position is subject to vetting checks, including a criminal records check.
About This Role: The driver will be responsible for driving ChildFund International vehicles according to the organization’s transport policy and procedures, enhancing staff mobility for greater effectiveness and efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Stay alert to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Check the vehicle for mechanical faults before driving.
- Drive ChildFund vehicles safely, considering weather and road conditions.
- Transport ChildFund Country Office field staff to project areas.
- Maintain punctuality and courtesy.
- Report faults and accidents immediately.
- Ensure seatbelts are fastened before driving.
- Drive vehicles to approved destinations only.
- Keep vehicle keys secure to avoid duplication and theft.
- Ensure the vehicle has a valid license, insurance stickers, and is serviced timely.
- Repair minor mechanical faults and report major faults.
- Keep the vehicle clean to uphold ChildFund’s image.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report to the supervisor.
- Supervise vehicle cleaning and repairs.
- Obey traffic laws and ChildFund policies.
- Observe speed limits at all times.
- Ensure the logbook is filled and kept in the car.
- Assist with loading and offloading goods or luggage.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience and Education:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role within a child-focused development organization.
- Certificate in defensive driving, customer care, and Public Relations is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of simple mechanical repair is necessary.
- Demonstrable teamwork attitude.
- Effective communication in English.
- Minimum of “O” Level (U.C.E) Certificate of Education with a clean valid driving license for classes A, B, and C.
Required Competencies: ChildFund’s Core Competencies:
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others; values and respects individual differences.
- Communication: Demonstrates empathy and tact; uses storytelling approach when appropriate.
- Results Orientation: Takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
- Decision Making: Uses good judgment and critical thinking; innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
- Resilience: Thrives in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Other Required Competencies:
- Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Professional Certificate
Job Application Procedure: Click Here to apply
