Driver (3 Positions)

Job Summary: This position involves safely transporting staff, visitors and goods between satellite offices, as well as assisting with administrative tasks and logistical support. The Drivers will uphold WWF UCO’s standards for safety, professionalism and efficiency while contributing to the smooth functioning of satellite office operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: In this regard, the Driver will;

• Transport staff and implementing partners with designated vehicles according to approved routes, schedules and guiding policies.
• Delivers supplies and parcels to agreed locations in a timely manner and support project officers in last-mile delivery as needed.
• Ensures sound mechanical condition especially preventive maintenance for the vehicle and notifies supervisor on timely service and repairs
• Participates in loading and offloading of materials for transportation to the different locations
• Ensures a clean and safe vehicle condition and cleans it as required with facilitation from supervisor
• Ensures Uganda traffic code is followed adequately to the safety of self and other road users
• Ensures mileage and fuel log sheets are filled all the time for accountability purposes on vehicle utilisation.
• Maintains a smart appearance while on duty for organisational visibility
• Communicate to supervisor on matters arising from field work for proper handling including emergencies.
• Ensures liability waiver is signed for no staff to utilise the company vehicles and submits this to the supervisor at the end of each month.
• Ensure correct documentation on the milage sheets as per donor for a given activity
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• At least Ordinary level certificate with a Valid Drivers’ Licence with Classes B, CM, & DL.
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and defensive driving is an added advantage
• At least five years of experience in a busy fleet section supporting project implementation.
• Training in vehicle mechanics is a requirement
• Training in defensive driving and off road is an added advantage.
• Experience of working in a remote multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge and training in first aid at the workplace
• Defensive driving skills
• First aid and firefighting training
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics would be an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure while running long journeys
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships relevant to position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.
• Working to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife.
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How to Apply: 

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job title” in the subject line to;