People in Need has been working in Zambia since 2017 delivering lifesaving and development assistance to vulnerable people in the sectors of nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, environment and good governance.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic individual to work for a few days as Relief Driver.

JOB TITLE: DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

LOCATION: MONGU

SUPERVISOR: LOGISTICS MANAGER

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 18/09/2022

Tasks overview:

To ensure own security and that of passengers, respecting the Highway Code of Zambia.

Responsibilities

Support to programs and operations departments

• Ensuring the security of persons or vehicles in the vicinity.
• Adjusting his speed according to the Zambian road regulations
• Ensuring that the logbook is filled in and synchronized daily after the trips
• Deliver and pick up parcels, mails, other documents and as directed
• Facilitate pickup of officials from stations and as directed
• Being responsible for security decisions concerning the vehicle
• Ensuring the number of people who can be officially carried in the vehicle is respected.
• Stowing the vehicles’ loads correctly, keeping the vehicle’s equipment safe and restocking the first Aid kit
• Cleaning the vehicle for services (interior, exterior and engine) and conducting periodic services and work an assisting the mechanic during repair and work
• Carrying out a weekly physical inventory of the equipment in his vehicle
• Fill in the daily checklist (Basic checks; lubricants, tires, suspension, battery and lights)
• Ensure sound running of the vehicle and keep track of expiry of insurance, fitness and road tax
• Transportation of employees as assigned by the line manager superiors
• Transportation of goods as assigned by the line manager or superiors
• Immediately informing the Logistic Manager in the event of a mechanical problem and accident
• Any cleaning works in and around the office

• Residents of Mongu- preferred
• Must be able to communicate in English including writting without difficulties.
• Must be experienced with not less than 2 years with land cruiser 4 wheel driving in western province terranes.
• Must know all the remote routes of Mongu and the surrounding areas e.g. the plain and nearby Districts
• Must be honest and hardworking- ready to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Must have a valid class b or above driving License.