Relief Driver x1 - Lusaka and Mongu

Programme & Policy

Overview

Ensure safe transportation of passengers and goods in Zambia.

You have:

• Must be able to communicate in English including writing without difficulties.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with land cruiser 4 wheel driving in Lusaka/Western Province terrains.
• Must know all the remote routes of Mongu/Lusaka and the surrounding areas e.g. the plain and nearby Districts.
• Must be honest and hardworking - ready to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must have a valid class B or above driving License.

Description

Name of the position: Relief Driver

Location: Lusaka and Mongu

Contract duration: short - term and temporal

Start Date: When needed

Line Manager: Logistics Assistant

Application deadline: Friday, 21st March 2023

Please note that we use Relief driver only when needed (mostly when our drivers are on leave)

Also note that due to the high volume of applications, candidates may receive feedback up to 2 months from the date of application.

Salary: Candidates will be informed about the salary range in the beginning of the recruitment process

People in Need (www.peopleinneed.net) works in Zambia since 2017 delivering lifesaving and development assistance to vulnerable people in the sectors of nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, environment and good governance. We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. Lear more here: www.alliance2015.org

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Tasks overview:

To ensure own security and that of passengers, respecting the Highway Code of Zambia.

Responsibilities

Support to programs and operations departments

• Ensuring the security of persons or vehicles in the vicinity.
• Adjusting the speed according to the Zambian road regulations
• Ensuring that the logbook is filled in and synchronized daily after the trips
• Deliver and pick up parcels, mails, other documents and as directed
• Facilitate pickup of officials from stations and as directed
• Being responsible for security decisions concerning the vehicle
• Ensuring the number of people who can be officially carried in the vehicle is respected.
• Stowing the vehicles’ loads correctly, keeping the vehicle’s equipment safe and restocking the first Aid kit
• Cleaning the vehicle for services (interior, exterior and engine) and conducting periodic services and work an assisting the mechanic during repair and work
• Carrying out a weekly physical inventory of the equipment in his vehicle
• Fill in the daily checklist (Basic checks; lubricants, tires, suspension, battery and lights)
• Ensure sound running of the vehicle and keep track of expiry of insurance, fitness and road tax
• Transportation of employees as assigned by the line manager /superiors
• Transportation of goods as assigned by the line manager or superiors
• Immediately informing the Logistic Manager in the event of a mechanical problem and accident
• Any cleaning works in and around the office

Benefits

• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time.

• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings - Induction training.

• internal online opportunities, such as access to e-learning platform and webinars

• International environments with opportunities to learn from other country programs

• Paternity leave of 5 days and maternity leave of 14 weeks

• Breastfeeding breaks for nursing colleagues

• Per diem for working and sleeping outside of duty town depending on the location.

• Friendly and fair environment in small collective structure where everyone knows each other.

• We have lunch break with meals available at the office.

• 2 health breaks per day.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in English including writing without difficulties.
• Must be experienced with not less than 2 years with land cruiser 4 wheel driving in Lusaka/Western Province terranes.
• Must know all the remote routes of Mongu/Lusaka and the surrounding areas e.g. the plain and nearby Districts
• Must be honest and hardworking- ready to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Must have a valid class b or above driving License.

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of Conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp ). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Are you interested in joining us? Please apply in the link below. Send us your cover letter and CV which includes the contacts on your referees. Ideally, we need the name and email of your two previous line managers and one of HR.

Please note that PIN never ask for exchange of material, services or money for employment.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: peopleinneed.net