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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Purpose of the position

To facilitate transport and provide basic logistical support and ensure efficient and accountable/optimal use of the assets and resources including the use of vehicles as guided by WV Mission, Vision and core values

Major Responsibilities:To keep vehicle clean and in good working condition, and ensure vehicle tool kits (First aid kit, vehicle took kit and extinguishers) are in place.Make sure that vehicle, motorbikes and generators’ supplies especially fuel and oils are readily available when requiredCorrectly complete and record movements, fuel and tires in vehicle logbooks.Service vehicles and support regular servicing of motorbikes and generators, and file records of services/repairs safely in an orderly manner.Make sure all non-World Vision visitors read and sign the child protection during the pickup, and local partners transported in WVB vehicles sign “Note de décharge de responsabilité “Transport of authorized passengers/luggage as per vehicle capacity and drive at allowable speed limit.Report any mechanical problem of a vehicle to supervisor for repair/spare parts replacement approval.To support department/clusters and or projects in collecting quotations from suppliers and purchase of local items and supplies.To organize and facilitate visitors’ schedules including booking for accommodationTimely preparation and submission of monthly fuel consumption reports and vehicles’ status reportsIn collaboration with administration/fleet department make sure, vehicle and motorbikes registration, insurance and other documents are valid at all timesKeep smart while on duty Make sure the vehicles have a first aid kit, all safety belts are in good working condition, vehicle tool kit and fire extinguisher in place Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and ExperienceMinimum Qualification required:  A Certificate A3 in Mechanic or a form four level (niveau secondaire 4ème Moderne) accompanied with a mechanic training certificate.Experience:  A minimum of 5 years proven driving experience, including driving 4x4 vehicles.Preferred:  Experience with international NGOs.Technical Skills & AbilitiesMust hold a valid driving license category “B”Ability to communicate in French, Kirundi and some knowledge of basic English & KiswahiliAbility to maintain effective working relationships with all staffAware of security issue and strategies of response to danger.Familiar with local road rules and travel routes in BurundiMust be punctual and able to keep up with time.Basic vehicle maintenance skillsPerform any other duties as assigned by the supervisorOther Competencies/Attributes:Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Perform other duties as required.Working Environment / Conditions:Work environment:  Field or National office-based position with regular travels to field/head office.Travel: 90% Domestic travels to and from field/National officeOn call: 10 %

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only