Driver
Nakivale Refugee Settlement * Full-time
Church World Service
Church World Service is hiring a Driver responsible for providing logistical support and driving for CWS field staff and visitors when necessary
Reports To: Projects Manager – WASH
with a dotted line to Operations Manager
Division: CWS Uganda
Department: Administration
Grade Level: Grade 2, Technician, National
Contract Duration: 6 months from July 2025 to December 2025
Category: DRIVING
Total Positions:
Location: Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Internal to CWS
• Administration, Finance and Operations
• Project team members in the field.
• External
• Vendors
• Communities
• Any other Partners in relation to his/her capabilities
• Work Environment
• Field environment, Periodic travel to other field locations (Mbarara and Kampala) as may be required.
• Responsibilities
• Core Job Responsibilities :
• Program Administration (60%)
• Drives CWS Africa motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.
• Cleans and cares for official CWS Africa vehicles.
• Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working order and reports any problems noted to the Admin Manager and initiates request for repair or service.
• Provides safe transportation to and from field locations, meetings and other destinations for CWS Africa staff and visitors on official business.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and ensure the well-being of passengers.
• Transports goods, equipment, and materials to working sites as needed.
• Ensures the secure loading and unloading of items, taking care to prevent damage.
• Keeps and maintains record of office supplies and monitors usage to avoid stock outs.
• Familiarizes him/herself- with local geography and road conditions.
• Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles including checking fuel, oil, and other fluids.
• Repairs minor mechanical problems on the CWS Africa motor vehicles after confirming the same with the Operation Manager.
• Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the operation and/ Program team.
• Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not always go below half tank.
• Maintains effective communication with other staff members.
• Reports any issues or concerns promptly.
• Compliance (15%)
• Adheres to the Organization’s policies and guidelines related to vehicle use and safety.
• Ensures compliance with local traffic regulations and legal requirements.
• Data Management and Analysis (20%)
• Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the CWS Africa delivery book.
• Maintains accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Submits regular reports on vehicle maintenance and usage to the Operations Manager.
• Additional Responsibilities (5%)
• Any other duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• A minimum of two (2) years of driving experience (category B, C1 & C) for both manual and automatic vehicles is required.
• Experience in Driving Category A1 and/ A2 is an added advantage
• Skills
• Working knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics and required.
• Good working knowledge of driving in rural areas
• Good working knowledge of Nakivale Refugee Settlement is an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Uganda rural areas.
• Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Proficiency in Kiswahili is an added advantage
• Education & Certifications
• Secondary School or equivalent required.
• Valid Driving License Class B, C1, C is required
• Defensive Driving Certificate is required
• Abilities
• The Driver must have the ability to:
• Follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.
• Deal effectively and courteously with many associates, outside agencies, applicants, and members of the public.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS Africa
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
• Carry out all the duties efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Take initiative.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS Africa administrative and operational information.
• Manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required while maintaining a high level of motivation,
• Effectively manage CWS Africa’s resources.
• Maintain the integrity of official records.
• Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Work independently and contribute to the overall operations of CWS.
• Communicate in English, both written and oral, proficiency in Kiswahili is an added advantage.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
• Important Requirements
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral,
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding and PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual, Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment) risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding PSEAH practices, understand the child safeguarding and PSEAH Policies and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding and PSEAH Policies.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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