Driver

ZOA Uganda is hiring a Driver whose duties will include driving a ZOA vehicle, trip planning and communication with the team , ensuring timely maintenance and fuelling of the vehicle, supporting health & safety and security of ZOA project staff.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Driving

• 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 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 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 location for the vehicle overnight, e.g. in partner or DLG office compounds

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 commencing travel;
• (if applicable) To assist in maintaining, servicing and repairing of all vehicles at the duty station, including motor bikes;
• 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 availability of the log sheet and valid insurance of the vehicle; the driver is responsible to report any problems to the supervisor;
• To keep up to date maintenance and service records of the vehicle;
• To ensure that a waiver form is signed when passengers are 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
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Your profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see  https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge & experience:

• Valid Uganda driving licence;
• Minimum working experience of 1 year as an employed driver, 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;
• Good communicator.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• 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

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