PROJECT DRIVER

About the Organisation:

SSHJM Households In Distress Programme is a faith-based Organisation in Mbala that works with vulnerable people and OVCs in Mbala, Senga, Mpulungu, Kasama and Mungwi Districts. The Organisation main focus areas include sustainable livelihoods, education, human rights and health.

Job Title: Project Driver

Location: Mbala.

Reporting to: Administration Officer

Job Overview

• The Driver will provide a wide range of administrative support and perform all transport and mechanical related duties.
• Key Duties:
• Drive and maintain fleet of Project vehicles
• Monitor and ensure the assigned vehicles are roadworthy
• Check status of assigned vehicles and ensure engine oil, water and brake fluid are checked on a daily basis
• Carry out routine vehicle servicing such as changing oil, air filters, coolants
• Ensure that all trips are approved and recorded in the vehicle logbook
• Obtain insurance and vehicle licenses for the program vehicles
• Keep accurate mileage records and maintain logs books on daily basis, ensure trips are authorised prior and duly signed for on daily basis
• Advise supervisor on maintenance/service required on the vehicle
• Perform other administrative tasks such as photocopying, obtaining quotations
• Adhere to the Zambian Road traffic laws as well as SSHJM Households In Distress Programme Transport policy
• Track service, repair, insurance, road tax and fitness of vehicles
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications;

• Holder of a G12 Certificate
• Valid Class C Driver’s license or better
• Minimum five (2) year’s work experience, preferably in an NGO/FBO setting
• Clean driving record and no Criminal record
• Basic Mechanics Certificate
• Applicant instructions

All interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters with copies of their most recent curriculum vitae with at least three traceable references to mbalahid@gmail.com. The closing date for receiving applications is 12th January 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

To apply for this job email your details to mbalahid@gmail.com