ZOA Driver Jobs in Uganda

ZOA Driver Jobs in Uganda

Purpose of the position

The Driver is responsible for the vehicle assigned to them and to drive safely & carefully to the destination. To ensure safety & protection of goods & passengers being carried in the vehicle.

Main responsibilities:

Driving

To drive the car carefully and in accordance with ZOA’s Employee Handbook, ZOA’s Security Policy, ZOA’s Code of Conduct for Driving and the national traffic laws.

To ensure availability of the following car requirements: log sheet, first aid box, spanners, hoes, spade, and jack; these items should not be removed from the car without authorization.

To ensure that the fuel tank is adequately filled and/or fuel is requested for before undertaking a journey.

To ensure that the car only moves for authorized travel.

To ensure that the car only carries authorized passengers and goods.

To assist with the loading and unloading of the vehicle, including the passengers.

To ensure that the safety belts are correctly used by driver and passengers.

To ensure that the total vehicle tonnage is respected to avoid overloading and subsequent damage to the vehicle.

Ensure a safe and secure parking location for the vehicle overnight, e.g. in ZOA office compounds or police station where no ZOA offices.

To drive during Airport, pick up/drop-off at Entebbe/Kajjansi.

Maintenance

To report all mechanical problems to the supervisor immediately; prepare and document necessary repair details on the ZOA Repair/Maintenance Requisition form.

To daily check the fluids and carry out other checks (engine oil, brake fluid, battery, tyres, insurance) before travel.

To assist in maintaining, servicing & repairing of vehicles at the duty station, including motor bikes (if applicable).

To ensure the car remains presentable and the exterior and interior clean and tidy.

Administration

To enter all the details of each journey in the vehicle log sheet.

To ensure each trip in the log sheet is signed by the ZOA passenger.

Responsible for the proper recording of vehicle log sheet and for submission to finance

To ensure

the vehicle insurance of vehicle is valid and to report to supervisor for its renewal

To submit weekly vehicle checklist to supervisor and have it filed digitally.

To keep up to date maintenance and service records of the vehicle.

To ensure a waiver form is signed for authorized non ZOA staff.

Adhere to the travel times outlined in the ZOA Uganda security policy.

Accountability

Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda

Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures.

Knowledge & experience:

Valid Uganda driving licence of Class DL is desirable.

Minimum working experience of 3 years in driving, preferably for an (I)NGO

Uganda certificate of Education (UCE) level/Senior Four Level

Understanding of logistics and vehicle maintenance/repair.

Fluent command of English.

Desirable: experience in working for / driving for an NGO in the regions / districts of the project implementation.

Skills:

High level defensive driving skills, recently trained.

Pro-active, instead of reactive, e.g. informs passengers ahead of a trip if there are likely to be challenge or delays, to allow for good planning.

Flexible conduct.

Customer-friendly attitude and good communicator.

Behaviour and attitude:

High level of personal integrity.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity.

Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines.

Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment.

Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ZOA Driver Jobs in Uganda

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