The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

DRIVER

Country/Region: Uganda, Country Office

Location: Multiple

Organization: Save the Children International

Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

• Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
• Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts.
• Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about being an advocate for children?

Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

Drive Save the Children vehicles collect and deliver people, goods and documents on Save the Children business safely and efficiently to their destinations in line with Save the Children Policy and procedures. The Driver may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Sounds interesting?

Read more below.

THE ROLE

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Drive Save the Children vehicles to collect and deliver people, documents and goods to their destinations safely and on time, in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
• Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound mechanical condition and ensure its safety at all times in line with Save the Children Policy and guidelines.
• Ensure that the vehicle is mechanically attended to and is properly checked for oil, water, fan belt tension, brake fluid, levels etc before leaving for trip, including recommendations (to management) vehicle service in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
• Maintain an up to date mileage vehicle log sheet and submit to the supervisor on a monthly basis in line with Save the Children policy.In addition, submit monthly vehicle log sheets and vehicle Profleet reports in excel on monthly basis.
• Ensure that the road license and vehicle insurance are valid and renewed on time in line with national traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s safety and recovery tools/accesories including spare wheel, Jack, wheel spanner, First aid kit, Fire extinguisher, Warning Triangle etc are kept in the vehicle and in good order at all times in accordance to Save the Children policy.
• Report any damage/accidents to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor (Supply chain officer/manager, Fleet Coordinator) as required by policy in line with the traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Save the Children and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
• Follow travel instructions and observe all traffic regulations/ laws in place, where needs arise advise on the possible breach of traffic regulations/ laws in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
• Ability to adhere to the Save the Children Child Protection Code of Conduct, Security Guidelines, Chronic Illness Policy and ethical Principles.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:

• At least possess minimum qualification of A level with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) certificate.
• At least five years relevant experience preferably in an International NGO.
• Possess valid driving license.
• Classes DM,DL,CM and B license held for at least three years.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Good interpersonal relations, planning skills, communication skills ie both oral and written.
• Ready to travel to the field from time to time.
• Good computer skills in Ms Word, Excel.
• Mechanical Knowledge is required.
• Have strong work ethics and require minimal direction, work well independently as well as part of a team, thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment, good coordination and collaboration skills.
• Team player, inclusive and value diversity , willingness to work with different people.
• Excellent relationship building and customer care skills.
• Mature with a high sense of responsibility, alert, flexibility, courteous and neat.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and resilient character with the ability to manage expectations.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, in the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
• Must know Save the Children vehicle policies and regulations.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on August 06, 2024.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective, and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.