SOS Children’s Villages is a child focused organization and an affiliate of the SOS Children Villages International. It is non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational, and non-racial. Its overall mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. To realise the mission of the organisation, SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting for the under listed position.

SOS Children’s Villages holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Recruitment decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ value congruence and thorough background checks and police clearance reference check processes.

Location Driver (1) – Chipata

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 certificate
• Additional qualifications shall be an advantage i.e Mechanics, etc
• At least 5 years’ experience driving a manual vehicle
• At least 3 years’ experience working an international NGOs that works with children shall be of advantage

Reporting Lines

The job holder will report to the Sponsorship and Administrative Assistant

Key Competencies

Driving & Maintenance

• Excellent driving skills
• Holder of a valid clean Zambian driving licence
• Ability to perform standard maintenance and execute repairs on vehicles as well as other minor technical support

Planning & Coordination

• Ability to coordinate well with all staff members
• Ability to monitor and keep track of all vehicle servicing and maintenance needs
• Ability to optimise vehicle availability

Flexible

• Able and willing to work outside of standard office hours and on weekends as required

Communication

• Professional, courteous, responsive and friendly manner
• Able to build strong supportive working relationships with co-workers
• Able to build excellent rapport with vendors, visitors and all external parties meeting SOS Children’s Village Zambia
• Able to write clearly and provide reports on vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, stock management, and similar reports

Administration

• Excellent record keeping skills

Organisation

• Highly organised and able to respond quickly to daily demands of the position
• Great attention to detail and accuracy in work

Compliance

• Adheres to SOS Children’s Village rules and regulations in all aspects of administration and of the work.
• Strict compliance to SOS Children’s Village Safeguarding policies and the Code of Conduct

Key Responsibilities

2.1 Fulfil the transport needs of the SOS Children’s Village

• Carry out the driving requirements of the facility, as directed by the supervisor, who is responsible for the coordination of vehicle use.
• Ensure that every trip is recorded on the vehicle log sheets and avail copies to the supervisor monthly for reporting purposes.
• Prepare monthly fuel utilization reports
• Arrange for vehicle service for all the vehicles within the location.
• Ensure that all vehicle legal documentation (Road tax, Fitness and Insurance) is up to date.

2.2 Ensure the safety of the village children

• Always drive responsibly and safely.
• Drop-off (and arrange to pick-up) children/staff only where it is safe to do so.
• Adhere to child safeguarding guidelines when in contact with the children.

2.3 Maintain the safety and security of the vehicles

• Ensure the vehicle(s) are in good working order. Regularly check lights, indicators, brakes, tyre pressures, oil, battery and radiator. Report any defects to the supervisor.
• Ensure that vehicle(s) always has sufficient fuel.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle(s). Regularly wash vehicle(s) inside and out.
• Follow the correct reporting procedure in the event of an accident which shall be to the supervisor immediately an accident incidence happens and file in an incidence/police report thereafter.

2.4 General

• Perform any other duties, as assigned by supervisor
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the vehicle management policy and other policies in the NA.