Vacancy title:
Driver
Jobs at:
Plan InternationalDeadline of this Job:
21 February 2020
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Organization Background
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Safeguarding children and young people is key in all that we do.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and capacity building programmes focus primarily on Education, Health, Water and Sanitation, Economic Security and Youth Empowerment, including Child Protection and Participation. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is looking for experienced, innovative, motivated, self-starter individuals to fill the following position:
Driver – 2 Year Contract Luapula Program Area (Mansa)
Position Description: She/he is provides transport and other logistical support to Plan staff, visitors, communities and other partners on official functions timely and efficiently thus supporting program implementation. The position of Driver reports to the Logistics and Procurement Officer and the Team Leader. .
Key responsibilities for this position include;
• Driving Plan vehicles on official project duties
• Maintaining vehicle maintenance schedule
• Administration duties as may be assigned
• Responsible for collection and delivery of documents, mail and materials as well as any other messengerial duties to enable the smooth flow of work
• Transporting of Plan staff to and from the airport/hotel/office/field to ensure the smooth flow of operations and ensuring safety of staff and at the same time reducing the number of breakdowns
• Strictly adhering to Plan policies and procedures on vehicle management and maintaining the vehicle log book as per the set instructions.
Job Skills: Not Specified
Qualifications:
• Possession of Grade 12 Certificate
• Valid clean driving license
• Motor vehicle mechanic certificate or equivalent an added advantage
• 2 to 3 years in similar capacity with INGO/NGO experience
• Ready to work collaboratively as a team player
• Good communication skills with working knowledge of English and some local languages
• Self-management and personal accountability
• Excellent time management skills
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
Work Hours: 8
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Job application procedure
To apply, kindly send through your application letter and CV, clearly stating the job title of interest to jobszambia@plan-international.org. Kindly note that only candidates who meet the above specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their CVs, and photocopies of their relevant academic qualifications. Day time telephone and/or mobile contacts should be clearly indicated. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 21st February,2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men
Women are especially encouraged to apply.
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