Provincial Drivers x28 – Pact

North-Western, Province, Copperbelt, Province, Central, Province
4 months ago
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Pact Overview
Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve. Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Project Overview

Pact, Inc. seeks a Driver to provide driving services and vehicle maintenance. The driver is responsible for transporting all USAID/Zambia Integrated Health Activity project staff and partners safely, maintaining vehicles, and keeping log-books related to vehicle use.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive project vehicles throughout Zambia for project work, at all times, ensuring the safety of passengers and vehicle and adhering to stringent organizational policies and regulations regarding driving and vehicle use;
  • Clean and maintain project vehicles – responsible for keeping vehicles in pristine condition, adhering to strict maintenance routines and ensuring that any defect is acted upon immediately;
  • Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to: purchasing, collecting goods, documents or mails, making administrative arrangements and handling payments (if needed) within the province and during field activities;
  • Carry out different inspection of the vehicle before driving such as checking of coolant, oils and other fluids.
  • Update all vehicle documents such as car registration and insurance.
  • Maintain a car logbook, fuel and oil requisition book and prepare a logbook summary each day.

Basic Requirements

  • At least 5 years of driving experience with at least 3 years as an official driver for a company or organization.
  • Must have at least a Zambia Secondary School Certificate of Examination. Should have the ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately.
  • Ability to read, understand, and adhere to the rules and regulations of transportation.
  • Knowledge and ability to operate basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with email and Word processing. Ability to use Excel spreadsheets is also preferred.
  • Experience and proven ability to handle and account for funds responsibly
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Presentable and able to interact professionally with partners and clients

Suitable & Qualified candidates to send Application Letter & CV to pactzambiajobs@pactworld.org indicating the position title in the Subject line. Deadline is 10th September 2024.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Related Jobs