Overview

Responsibilities;

– The position is responsible for ensuring the security of passengers, maintaining a vehicle in a sound condition and providing driving services.

– Using Breakthrough  project vehicles, drive project staff, consultants and other authorized program support to authorized destinations.
– Keep the assigned vehicle in good shape for program delivery at all times by; ensuring the vehicle is in good working condition before making any field trips. b. requesting authorization to send vehicle for maintenance and service/repairs when due/needed, ensuring vehicle Roadworthy and Insurance Certificates remain valid during the life of the project.
– Maintain adequate and accurate records of the vehicle’s use, performance and fuel consumption.
– Inspect and be vigilant at all times for the detection of any faults and/or damage to the assigned vehicle,
whether accidental or otherwise, and submit a written report on it as soon as possible to the Administrator
– Ensure that all necessary measures are taken to avoid theft of the vehicle(s).
– Prepare travel advance requests and travel expense reports in a timely, honest, and accurate manner for all up-country travel.
– Carry out other relevant duties as required.
– Adhere strictly to all traffic and driving regulations and laws of Zambia.
– Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Job Qualifications:
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the Zambia Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA).
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Five or more years of driving experience with demonstrated safe driving record.
• Good knowledge of Zambian culture and geography.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Familiarity with common administrative tasks.
• Good oral and written English language skills and ability to communicate in common Zambian languages.
• A warm and respectful demeanor.