Job Description

Posted on August 5, 2022

PROJECT  DRIVER-KASAMA
The Catholic Medical Mission Board Zambia (CMMB-Z) is a faith-based local organisation whose mission is to provide long-term, co-operative medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and healthcare issues. CMMB is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals with relevant experience for the following position aimed at contributing to CMMB’s strategic vision in the Administration Department.
About the Project
The Prevent Sexual & Gender Based Violence Prevention and Survivor Support Project  seeks to Promote and advocate for equitable, respectful and health gender relationships in the communities and address S&GBV risk factors. Key stakeholder groups include children and young people, religious leaders, civic and traditional leaders and teachers and students from special school to Challenge and Change Beliefs, attitudes and practices that perpetuate Sexual and Gender Based Violence (S&GBV) in Northern Province of Zambia.
Job Title: Project Driver
Location: Kasama (Northern Province)
Reporting to: Project Manager/Head Driver
Job Overview
The Driver will provide a wide range of expedient transport (Support) services for CMMB, ensure that all errands are carried out in a timely manner and all vehicles are mechanically road worthy.
Key Duties: –

Drive and maintain fleet of CMMB vehicles
Ensure daily deliveries and facilitation of staff movements
Monitor and ensure the status of assigned vehicles, engine oil, water and brake fluid is checked on a daily basis.
Ensure that all trips are approved and recorded in the logbook
Obtain insurance and vehicle licenses for the program vehicles.
Keep accurate mileage records and maintain logs books on daily basis, ensure trips are authorised prior and duly signed for on daily basis
Advise supervisor on maintenance/service required on the vehicle
Basic administrative tasks
Adhere to the Zambian Road traffic laws as well as CMMB transport policy
Track service, repair, insurance, road tax and fitness of vehicles
Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Holder of a G12 Certificate
Valid Class C Driver’s license or better
Minimum five (5) year’s work experience, preferably in an NGO setting
Clean driving record
Basic Mechanics Certificate an added advantage

Key Attributes and Skills

Strong sense of safety both on and off the road
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Courteous with a pleasant personality
Sound knowledge on road traffic regulations
High levels of confidentiality
Compute skill

Applicant instructions
All interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters with copies of their most recent curriculum vitaes with at least three traceable references to [email protected] .The closing date for receiving applications is 4th August,2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
CMMB is committed to the prevention of harm, and to promote the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. All CMMB Staff, partners, volunteers and affiliates are expected to abide by ALL CMMB safeguarding policies. CMMB is an equal opportunity employer.