Drivers at World Vision – 2 Posts
Job Overview
Drivers at World Vision – 2 Posts
Drivers at World Vision – 2 Posts
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
To drive all WVT Project vehicles as planned.
End Results
The safe arrival of passengers and goods
Timely arrival at the destination
The safe arrival of the vehicle
Safe drive to avoid causing accidents to other road users
Ensure that the general state of the vehicle has been regularly & timely checked (before and after use).
End Results
The vehicle is timely serviced
Well maintained vehicle
Well cleaned vehicle
Ensure the vehicle is always in good usable condition. The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
Clerical services provision
End Results
Timely support to all project staff as legally planned
Support smooth and quick dispatch and delivery of documents between WVT and other stakeholders.
Timely delivery of payloads
Maintain Log Books
End Results
All mileage recorded should be those legally authorized
Mileage recording to the log book whenever refueling the vehicle
There will be a proper recording of mileage covered against fuel consumed
There will be a proper recording of mileage for normal service
Ensure all required documents to the vehicle are valid and safely kept, including insurance, road safety stickers, availability of tool kit, triangles, reflectors, fire extinguisher & first Aid Kit.
End Results
Timely replacement of vehicle-identified kits on their expiry (including first aid, fire extinguisher, etc)
There will be proper adherence to road traffic rules
Ensure all visitors sign the child protection forms as soon as they are picked up.
End Results
Explain the purpose of signing the child protection form to visitors before they sign
The timely signing of child protection forms for visitors on arrival
To ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded either by people or luggage
End Results
To increase the life span of the tires
Adherence to the traffic rules and regulations
Report any adverse observation of a vehicle to the Senior Transport Officer
End Results
The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
To reduce the risk of accidents
Remind/advise the Senior Transport Officer on matters about services and repairs of vehicles
End Results
Adherence to the Planned Preventive Maintenance
The vehicles will be in roadworthy condition
Ensure that the vehicles are serviced as per the Planned Preventive Maintenance.
End Results
There will be safe arrival of both passengers and goods
The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition always
The lifespan of the vehicle will be increased
Adhere to WVT’s Vehicle Policy all the time
End Results
There will be no picking up people in the vehicle who are not authorized referring to the policy of the organization
There will be timely parking and allowed departure time of the WVT Project Vehicles unless legal permission is granted
There will be no overspeeding and therefore the reduction in accidents
Other duties as assigned by the employer
End Results
There will be smooth support on any other legal activities assigned to drivers
Required Professional Experience
At least three years of experience as a driver
Safe driving record
Must be well acquainted with basic knowledge of vehicle parts and be able to diagnose vehicle-related faults in the first place.
Long-distance driving experience
Good oral communication ability.
Polite, easy-going, and able to work with various people and cultures.
Ability to work after normal working hours to transport staff/consultants to the airport and other locations.
Strong language capability in both Kiswahili and English.
Must be honest and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity.
Ability to write a work-related report.
The required license, registration, and certification
Valid class C (C1, C2, C3) driving license
Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate or VETA Advanced Driving Certificate
Travel and Work Environment Requirement
Work environment:
Office-based with regular travel to the field
Travel: Domestic travel is required.
Physical Requirements
Physical and Mentality Fit
Language Requirements
Ability to communicate in English and good command of Kiswahili
A good relationship with other staff
CORE COMPETENCIES
Be Safe and Resilient
Deliver Results
Build Relationships
Be Accountable
Learn and Develop
Improve and Innovate
Partner and Collaborate
Embrace Change
Working Location: Based in Kigoma
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
