Position: Driver – Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA)
Location: Kazungula (1) and Gwembe (1)
Purpose of Position
To provide secure and timely driving services to Project staff and/or visitors and ensure proper maintenance and management of fleet for Humanitarian Emergency Affairs programmes.
Vehicle maintenance and management
- Ensure that all trips are authorized, start and finish mileage is recorded, fuel allocated before and after undertaking any trip as well as ensure electronic logbook is utilized.
- Produce summary of vehicle usage reports and ensure WV policy and standards are adhered to.
- Report all accidents and defects on motor vehicles in accordance with WVZ policy.
- Ensure that comprehensive Insurance for all motor vehicle is done and insurance claims are effected immediately after the accident has occurred in liaison with Transport and Logistics Officer.
- Schedule and keep track of general maintenance of vehicles for service in liaison with Transport and Logistics Officer.
- Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary – Check oil and tyres properly and keep vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
Logistical Support
- Provide transportation for field staff
- Facilitate transportation for partners, stakeholders and/or visitors
- Plan, schedule travel calendars and facilitate other pick -ups as assigned
- Assist with collection of quotations
Other
- Participate in spiritual nurture programmes.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
- Chartered institute of Transport and Logistics Certificate, Automotive/mechanics Technician Certificate and/or its equivalent
- Atleast 2 years fleet management experience added advantage
- Able to communicate fluently in English both written and spoken
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills essential
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with NGO experience and grant experience is added advantage
- Must be computer literate and able to work in applications
- Ability to prioritize work and need for urgency
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Understanding of Humanitarian Emergency Affairs issues is added advantage
- High professional ethics and proficiency
- Must be a committed Christian, able to exhibit and stand above denominational diversities.
- Attend and participate/ in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
Working Environment / Conditions:
- Work environment: Office/field -based
- On call: 24 hrs
NOTE:
“World Vision Zambia is committed to the protection of children and adult beneficiaries from all forms of abuse and sexual exploitation. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks”.
Candidates from the indicated locations are highly encouraged to apply
More Information
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