Driver

Position Summary

Safely drive different vehicles, moving staff, children and materials/goods locally and in between cities. Ensure adherence to health, safety and vehicle/fleet management policies. The candidate is expected to make a positive contribution towards the organization’s Christian ethos and witness and child safeguarding processes.

Position Responsibilities

a)    Driving

• Driving a variety of vehicles in different and sometimes difficult terrains as assigned.
• Transporting children to various points, including schools, tours and other destinations as may be directed by supervisor.
• Transport staff to their duty stations, homes or on errands as maybe assigned by supervisor.
• Dropping off or Picking up staff and other delegates at the airports.
• Driving sick children to the hospital for medication.
• Updating daily and monthly mileage records for the vehicles
• Picking up office supplies, purchases and deliveries
• Driving executive officers such as the Country Director and visiting international staff as need may arise.

b)   Motor Vehicle Maintenance

• Ensure all vehicles are clean at all times.
• Maintain a well-documented motor vehicle service record
• Conduct routine vehicle servicing, trouble shooting and frontline repairs
• Arrange for vehicle repairs when necessary
• Recommend professional actions to be taken by management for maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

b)   Administrative duties

• Assist in procurement of office supplies as maybe delegated by supervisor from time to time.
• In consultation with supervisor, devise forms and tools necessary for vehicle management.
• Conduct fuel usage and maintenance cost analyses
• Ensure all vehicles have valid road tax, fitness and insurance as required.
• Ensure all first aid boxes are well positioned and stocked in vehicle/s.
• Ensure that all health and safety precautions and measures are adhered to.
• Any other duties assigned by management through the supervisor.

c)    Spiritual growth among children and staff

• Participate in inspirational and the hope centered on Christ to children under Kids Alive programing.
• Ensure adherence to child protection and safeguarding protocols

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Auto-mechanic craft certificate and ICT defensive driving certificate.
• Over 3 years manual transmission driving experience is added advantage
• 2-4 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Minimum class C 1 driver’s license, PSV driver’s license added advantage
• Defensive driving skills will be an added advantage.
• Experience in submission of vehicle reports for maintenance and fuel mileage tracking
• Certified training in Mechanical or auto electrical engineering is an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate and able to speak Silozi and English
• Must be mature, calm, neat and presentable at all times
• INGO/NGO exposure will be a plus