Job Description

Posted on November 21, 2022

Kids Alive Zambia
Location: Zambia
State: Mongu
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Logistics/Transportation Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

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 organizations 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 drivers license, PSV drivers 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

Method of Application

To apply, kindly send through your application letter, copies of NRC, Qualifications and not more than 4 page CV, indicating day time telephone and/or mobile contacts clearly stating the job of interest in the in the subject line  by 18th September, 2022 at 17:00hrs.

Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All hard Copy applications must be addressed to;

The Senior Manager Human Resources & Safeguarding

C/O The Head Teacher

Kids Alive Academy

P.O Box 30567

Katongo Community Area

MONGU

Or Send hard Copy applications addressed to;

The Senior Manager Human Resources & Safeguarding

C/O The Social Worker

Lilato Childrens Village

P.O Box 30567

MONGU

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Kids Alive does not accept any solicitation of any form and does not ask for any payments to warrant employment, we maintain a zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.