Driver PSMER

World Vision International; Davao City; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision is seeking a driver to provide transport support for staff across General Santos, Sarangani, and nearby areas. The fixed-term post covers two months with extensive travel and requires a valid license and 3–5 years of driving experience.

You will ensure vehicle readiness, safety, and timely service for WV staff across Mindanao and Visayas. The role demands defensive driving, basic vehicle maintenance, and willingness to travel up to 80% domestically.

Qualifications

• Vocational graduate with a valid professional driver’s license.
• 3–5 years of experience as a company driver.
• Familiar with routes in General Santos, Sarangani, and nearby provinces.
• Experienced in long-distance driving across Visayas and Mindanao.
• 1–2 years of experience driving 4x4 vehicles.
• Experience driving during emergency and relief operations.
• Computer literate with Word, Excel and transport databases.
• Knowledgeable in defensive driving and road safety.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 80% of the time.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Physically fit and healthy.

Responsibilities

• Renders driving service to staff within transport policy and vehicle use guidelines.
• Ensures vehicle is clean and in good running condition before trips.
• Performs basic vehicle checks (tires, brakes, lights, fuel, oil, water).
• Keeps vehicle stocked with repair kits, tools, spare tires, medical kit, charger.
• Drives safely, obeys traffic laws, and handles penalties for violations.
• Loads passengers and parks vehicles at designated areas to prevent violations.
• Facilitates routine vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning and washing.
• Reports defects, accidents, or damage to the supervisor for action.
• Maintains vehicle repair and maintenance records for monthly reports.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Driver experience 3–5 yrs

Local routes General Santos Sarangani

Long-distance driving Mindanao/Visayas

4x4 vehicle experience

Emergency/relief driving

Office software (Word, Excel)

Defensive driving

Vehicle maintenance basics

Domestic travel up to 80%

Overtime willingness

Physical fitness

Education

Vocational graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

With 75 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 31,000+ 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:

The Driver provides transport/logistical assistance and support in servicing WVDF staff for their transport needs in support to the organizational goals and objectives of WVDF with the end in view of creating a balanced customer service and accountability that undertakes continuous improvement of systems, service and stewardship. Responsible in ensuring WVDF owned vehicles are well maintained, readily available for transport needs, and that quality driving service is rendered to staff and officers of the organization. He demonstrates a Christ-centered life and work in serving children, families, communities, and WV team.

This is a fixed post for two months based in Polomolok and covering areas in General Santos and Sarangani.

Major Responsibilities:

• Renders driving service to the organization within the parameters of
• guidelines on transport service and based on approved vehicle
• requisition.
• Ensures that assigned vehicle is clean and in good running condition
• before leaving for an approved scheduled trip (check tire, brakes, wipers,
• lights, fuel, oil and water).
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned vehicle is equipped with required
• repair kits, tools and spare tires, including medical kits, flashlight and cell
• phone charger inside the vehicle.
• Exercises due diligence in driving the vehicle at a safe speed to ensure
• safety of passengers and the vehicle as well.
• Complies with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe
• and courteous manner. In case of traffic violation/s committed by the
• driver he shall be responsible for the payment of any penalties or fine.
• Loads passenger and park vehicle at appropriate loading and parking area
• respectively to prevent violations, towing, and car napping incidents.
• Facilitates routine vehicle maintenance, check-up, minor repairs, cleaning
• and washing of vehicles.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to vehiclesto immediate supervisor for appropriate actions.
• Maintain a repair and maintenance record of assigned vehicle to beincluded in the monthly report.

Qualifications:

• Vocational graduate with a valid professional driver’s license.
• At least 3–5 years of experience as a company driver.
• Familiar with routes in General Santos, Sarangani, and nearby provinces.
• Experienced in long-distance driving, including Visayas and Mindanao land trips.
• At least 1–2 years of experience driving 4x4 vehicles.
• Experience driving during emergency and relief operations.
• Computer literate and familiar with basic office software, including Word, Excel, and transport databases.
• Knowledgeable in defensive driving and road safety.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 80% of the time.
• Willing to work overtime when needed.
• Physically fit and in good health.

World Vision is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adults living where World Vision operates. We have zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. Each potential team member needs to understand the importance of these issues and be open to further training and guidance on our safeguarding policies and responsibilities.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only