Project Driver

With 75 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 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

• Safely transport staff, visitors, and goods to various destinations as required.

• Ensure that all passengers use seat belts and follow safety protocols.

• Assist with loading and unloading of goods and materials.

• Conduct daily vehicle checks (oil, fuel, brakes, tires, lights, etc.) and report any issues to the Logistics Officer.

• Ensure the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained in accordance with the World Vision Uganda's Fleet Policy.

• Keep the vehicle clean, both inside and out, at all times.

• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, including mileage, fuel consumption, and service history.

• Complete and submit trip reports, logbooks, and fuel records as required.

• Report any accidents, defects, or mechanical problems immediately

• Adhere to all national traffic laws and regulations.

• Follow the organization's safety procedures and policies, including the use of seat belts and adherence to speed limits.

• Ensure all vehicle documents (insurance, registration, etc.) are up-to-date and available in the vehicle.

• 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.

• Assist in the delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items as required.

• Provide logistical support during field missions and events, including setting up equipment and arranging transport.

• Assist with other administrative and operational tasks as needed

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

• At least Ordinary Level Certificate.

• Formal driver training certification.

• Experience in driving, with clean driving record of not less than 3 years, preferably with an NGO in northern Uganda.

• 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 license for the class of vehicle being driven.

• Effective in written and verbal communication in English.

• Ability to work in diverse teams with cultural sensitivity, team player, high level sense of maturity and fast to adapt to working in remote and emergency working setting.

• Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated, Team player, able to work with limited supervision.