Jobs – 2 Drivers at War Child Canada

Job Title: Driver (2 Jobs)

War Child Canada works in Uganda with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act. When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle of violence can be broken. War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto and currently works in Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Uganda.

About Programs:

War Child Canada has been implementing Access to Justice and Protection Programs for Women and Child Survivors throughout Northern Uganda for the past nine years. This program is extending to the refugee settlements in the West Nile region and Western Uganda. WCC seeks to increase the legal protections of children, youth, women and men and address the prevalence of perpetrators’ impunity through legal intervention, awareness raising and capacity building. Our new programs will expand to include Education and Peace building/Youth Engagement interventions.

Job Summary: The Driver will transport WCC personnel, and provide support in the implementation of Programs. He/ she will also ensure appropriate use and care of WCC property.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport War Child personnel, guest, goods and/or items safely.
• Fully adhere and comply to the driving laws of the country, including use of seatbelts, zero use of alcohol or other drugs.
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of the War Child vehicles i.e. routine check of engine oil, window wiper, radiator, air pressure, brake fluid, secure battery terminal, oil leakage, inside and outside cleanliness etc.
• Carry out routine maintenance and general servicing when necessary.
• Ensure that the fuel tank is sufficiently filled at the end of the day shift and full before the weekends.
• Maintain the medical box, fire extinguisher and tool kit at all times whilst in charge of vehicle.
• Maintain documentations of the vehicle for example Insurance, log book etc.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Possess valid Driver’s license
• Three or more years’ experience as a driver with an organization
• Ability to drive automatic and manual vehicles on tarmac and murram roads
• Good spoken and written English
• Mechanical knowledge is an advantage

How to Apply for the job:

The candidate should send an updated and Detailed C V, Cover Letter: Applicants should indicate clearly daytime telephone contact and email address, copies of certificates (both professional or vocational) and contact information of at least three professional referees

The complete applications can be sent via E-mail to: War Child Canada, Uganda at jobs.warchild.ca@gmail.com

OR

Hand delivered to:

War Child Canada Gulu Office

1. O. Box 275, Gulu Plot No.9 Erinayo Oryema Road. Uganda

Note: Qualified female and other equity-seeking candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. War Child Canada recruits with a fair, transparent and competitive process in line with our organizational policy. Any lobbying will automatically terminate candidacy. Thank you for your interest in War Child Canada.

Deadline: 19^th September, 2014