Driver

Position: Driver 

Job location:   West Nile, Arua Office

Starting date: January 2026

Vacancy closing date: 17th December 2025

Duration position: 1 year renewable contract 

Working hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

About ZOA

We are here for people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

Our work in Uganda

In Uganda, ZOA has offices in Kampala, West Nile (Arua), Acholi (Gulu), and Karamoja (Amudat). ZOA Uganda works both in relief and recovery on the themes of food security & livelihoods, primary/accelerated/vocational education, and conflict management with a special focus on land security.

ZOA Uganda is looking for a Driver based in Arua City

Your challenge

The Driver is a full time driver to support the ZOA team in the delivery of project activities.

Duties will include driving a ZOA vehicle, trip planning and communication with the team , ensuring timely maintenance and fuelling of the vehicle, supporting health & safety and security of ZOA project staff.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

Driving

• To ensure availability of the following car requirements: log sheet, first aid box, spanners, hoes, spade, and jack; these items should not be removed from the car without authorization;
• To ensure that the fuel tank is adequately filled and/or fuel is requested for before undertaking a journey;
• To drive the car carefully and in accordance with ZOA’s Employee Handbook, ZOA’s Security Policy, ZOA’s Code of Conduct for Driving and the national traffic laws;
• To ensure that the car only moves for authorized travel;
• To ensure that the car only carries authorized passengers and goods;
• To assist with the loading and unloading of the vehicle, including the passengers;
• To ensure that the safety belts are correctly used by driver and passengers;
• To ensure that the total vehicle tonnage is respected to avoid overloading and subsequent damage to the vehicle.
• Ensure a safe and secure location for the vehicle overnight, e.g. in partner or DLG office compounds

Maintenance

• To report all mechanical problems to the supervisor immediately; prepare and document necessary repair details on the ZOA Repair/Maintenance Requisition form;
• To daily check the fluids and carry out other checks (engine oil, brake fluid, battery, tyres, insurance) before commencing travel;
• (if applicable) To assist in maintaining, servicing and repairing of all vehicles at the duty station, including motor bikes;
• To ensure the car remains presentable and the exterior and interior clean and tidy.

Administration

• To enter all the details of each journey in the vehicle log sheet;
• To ensure each trip in the log sheet is signed by the ZOA passenger;
• Responsible for the availability of the log sheet and valid insurance of the vehicle; the driver is responsible to report any problems to the supervisor;
• To keep up to date maintenance and service records of the vehicle;
• To ensure that a waiver form is signed when passengers are non ZOA staff;
• Adhere to the travel times outlined in the ZOA Uganda security policy.

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach

Your profile

Identity

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values 0f ZOA (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Knowledge & experience:

• Valid Uganda driving licence;
• Minimum working experience of 1 year as an employed driver, preferably for an (I)NGO;
• Uganda certificate of Education (UCE) level/Senior Four Level;
• Understanding of logistics and vehicle maintenance/repair;
• Fluent command of English;
• Desirable: experience in working for / driving for an NGO in the regions / districts of the project implementation.

Skills:

• High level defensive driving skills, recently trained;
• Pro-active, instead of reactive, e.g. informs passengers ahead of a trip if there are likely to be challenge or delays, to allow for good planning;
• Flexible conduct;
• Customer-friendly attitude;
• Good communicator.

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

Special conditions/circumstances

The Driver  will sit within ZOA office in Arua. Regular travel to field locations is expected.

Our offer

• ZOA offers a challenging role in a dynamic context, and you will be part of an inspiring and motivated team.
• We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit our website www.zoa-international.com.

Interested and ready to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates please apply directly via the application link, at the latest by 17th December 2025

CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. 

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER – Counter Terrorism check) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).

Please note that ZOA does not solicit for funds during any recruitment process.
To report any unethical conduct, please use; report.uganda@zoa.ngo or report@zoa.ngo or Call: 080-020-0121 Tollfree.