Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 04, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. NDI has supported democratic institutions and practices in every region of the world for more than three decades. Since its founding in 1983, NDI and its local partners have worked to establish and strengthen political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government. NDI will work in Zambia to support democratic institutions, including political parties, better able to engage with stakeholders and citizens on national policy, legislation development and citizen concerns and priorities
NDI invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacant post in Lusaka detailed below. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Driver
The Driver will provide day-to-day logistical and administrative support to the administrative and program teams, and other duties as assigned. The Driver will report to the Driver Supervisor. Please note that the hiring of this position is dependent upon additional funds becoming available. .

Essential duties:
• Operate NDI vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring safety of passengers at all times.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in a good working condition at all times by performing necessary checks on the vehicle and advise the Driver Supervisor of any maintenance/service/repairs required.
• Maintain vehicle mileage logbook in an accurate and consistent manner and submit log sheets to supervisor for review on a weekly basis.
• Monitor fuel consumption of assigned vehicle at all times and report any abnormal consumption to the Driver Supervisor and the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Monitor schedules of full service requirements on assigned vehicle in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, road tax, vehicle logs, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are in place.
• Ensure security of assigned vehicle by parking it in a safe, secure environment and ensure that all security systems installed on the vehicle are in a good working condition.
• Provide high level customer service to NDI employees and visitors by being punctual, courteous and professional.
• Report any accidents, theft or related incidents involving NDI vehicles or passengers to the
• Driver Supervisor and Finance and Administration Manager immediately.
• Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good mechanical order at all times; prevent vehicle abuse.
• Maintain the strictest compliance with Covid-19 mitigation measures, as determined by the Resident Country Director and/or the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Perform support services or any other similar tasks as requested by the Driver Supervisor or other NDI staff. These may include, but are not limited to: delivering or picking up office correspondence, and assisting with packing, moving, and offloading supplies and equipment.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Education & Experience:
• Minimum of a grade 12 school certificate with 5 years work experience with good references.
• Valid driver’s license (Class C) and excellent driving record required.
• A professional drivers’ training certificate preferred.

Job Education Requirements: Minimum of a grade 12 school certificate

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications for the above position should include a cover letter, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and telephone numbers of three traceable references. The documents should be addressed to The Country Director, NDI Zambia and e-mailed to: ndizambiavacancies@gmail.com  with the job title you are applying for as the subject. Applications must be received by 16th February 2021 for consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
NDI is an equal opportunity employer.

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