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Driver at Save the Children International | Jobs in Uganda 2026

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Career opportunity at Save the Children International

Job Snapshot

Hiring organisationSave the Children International
LocationKasese, Uganda
Deadline6 October 2026

Job Summary

Transport staff, goods and documents safely and support field and emergency operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform daily vehicle checks and arrange maintenance.
  • Maintain mileage logs and monthly Excel fleet reports.
  • Report accidents and defects and follow travel, security and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • UCE/O-level qualification and a two-year automotive-mechanics certificate.
  • At least five years of relevant experience, preferably with an international NGO.
  • Valid B, D1 and D driving licence classes held for at least three years.
  • English, basic Word and Excel skills, mechanical knowledge and field-travel readiness.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s portal with your cover letter and current CV combined in one document of no more than 5 MB. Include current remuneration and salary expectations. The written advert closes at midnight Uganda time on 6 October 2026.

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How to Prepare a Strong Application

  • Show eligibility and safe service: List your licence classes, how long you have held them, mechanics training and relevant driving experience. Include vehicle types and routes you know.
  • Prepare for a practical assessment: Rehearse a systematic pre-trip check, safe passenger boarding and basic fault identification. Explain when a vehicle must remain off the road until repaired.
  • Demonstrate reporting discipline: Prepare a fictional mileage and fuel log and a concise incident report. Show how you record facts promptly and follow security and safeguarding instructions.
  • Follow the document limits: Combine the letter and CV within 5 MB and include the requested remuneration information. Ensure dates, licence details and referees are accurate.