WWF UGANDA COUNTRY OFFICE
VACANCY ANNOUMCEMENT (3 Positions)
Position Title: Drivers
Reports to:
Location:
Procurement, IT and Admin Manager
Kasese and Kagadi
Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home,
the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing
realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the
impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping tackle this enormous global challenge. Our
people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from
HR and Finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from
anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.
What we do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the
benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government,
we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path of recovery
by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction
of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.
We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic and highly qualifies person to fill the position of
Driver
Job Summary
This position involves safely transporting staff, visitors and goods between satellite offices,
as well as assisting with administrative tasks and logistical support. The Drivers will uphold
WWF UCO’s standards for safety, professionalism and efficiency while contributing to the
smooth functioning of satellite office operations.
In this regard, the Driver will;
• Transport staff and implementing partners with designated vehicles according to
approved routes, schedules and guiding policies.
• Delivers supplies and parcels to agreed locations in a timely manner and support
project officers in last-mile delivery as needed.
• Ensures sound mechanical condition especially preventive maintenance for the
vehicle and notifies supervisor on timely service and repairs
• Participates in loading and offloading of materials for transportation to the different
locations
• Ensures a clean and safe vehicle condition and cleans it as required with facilitation
from supervisor
• Ensures Uganda traffic code is followed adequately to the safety of self and other road
users
• Ensures mileage and fuel log sheets are filled all the time for accountability purposes
on vehicle utilisation.
• Maintains a smart appearance while on duty for organisational visibility
• Communicate to supervisor on matters arising from field work for proper handling
including emergencies.
• Ensures liability waiver is signed for no staff to utilise the company vehicles and
submits this to the supervisor at the end of each month.
• Ensure correct documentation on the milage sheets as per donor for a given activity
Required Qualifications and Experience
• At least Ordinary level certificate with a Valid Drivers’ Licence with Classes B, CM,
& DL.
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and defensive driving is an added advantage
• At least five years of experience in a busy fleet section supporting project
implementation.
• Training in vehicle mechanics is a requirement
• Training in defensive driving and off road is an added advantage.
• Experience of working in a remote multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge and training in first aid at the workplace
• Defensive driving skills
• First aid and firefighting training
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics would be an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure while running long journeys
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong
internal and external relationships relevant to position.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging &
• Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results.
How to apply?
Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three (3) referees
plus copies academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “the job
title” in the subject lie to; recruitment@wwfuganda.org
Deadline for applications: 17th September 2026.