Development Aid from People to People (DAPP)
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Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Malawi is a locally registered NGO that has been operating in Malawi since 1995. Our mission is to work with the communities by promoting social and economic development through health, education training, food security and environmental programs. Our work in development is guided by social cohesion and respect for humanity, implemented through innovative and cost-effective programs. Through a variety of development models, DAPP complements the government’s effort in implementing the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy.
With funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DAPP Malawi is implementing the Determined, Resilient, AIDS-Free Mentored and Safe (DREAMS), a project called “Loto Langa” (LoLa) which targets Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged between 10 to 24 years with several layers of interventions including Social Asset Building, Violence Prevention, Economic Strengthening and Education Support, direct service delivery of HIV Testing, Family Planning and Condom Education. The project also targets parents of AGYW that are in DREAMS with Families Matter Program.
DAPP Malawi is inviting suitably qualified and experienced persons to apply for various positions under the DREAMS project which is being implemented in Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts.
DRIVERS (x8)-Blantyre and Chiradzulu
Report to: Transport Officer
Job summary/ responsibilities:
The Driver will work to optimally support successful implementation, smooth running, and serving the project in the right way. The Driver will carry out his/her best practice in always making sure that the organization car and its related assets are serving its intended purpose. He/she will be responsible to check that the car is always clean (in and outside) and that its road worthy status is never compromised.
Key Performance Areas
- Driving assigned staff and projects goods to and from designated locations
- Making sure that the car is clean, perfect and road worthy every day before moving on the road
- Making sure that the logbook is kept up to date and that your supervisor checks regularly
- Observing awareness and sensitive to all traffic safety rules when driving the car.
- Tracking vehicle service plan and notifying the authorities in good time
- Reporting all faults and occurrences of accident to your supervisor immediately after it has happened
- Attending to minor mechanical/technical faults.
- Complying to all guidelines and procedures as set in the DAPP Malawi Transport and Vehicle policy
Qualifications and Experience
- MSCE and valid driver’s license
- Able to speak, read and write English
- At least recent 3 years clean driving experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective Interpersonal and Communication skills.
- Good verbal communication.
- Those with valid defensive driving license will have added advantage
- Females who meet the above listed requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Flexible to work under pressure
To Apply
Applications stating expected salary and CV (Including contacts(emails) for three professional referees) should be emailed to recruitment@dapp-malawi.org indicating the position title and applicants name in the subject line. All attached files should be saved under the applicant’s name and in PDF form. Hard copy application should be sent to Dreams Lola Project Office- Hannover House in Blantyre. Deadline for receipts of applications is on 8th December 2024.
“DAPP Malawi will contact only the shortlisted applicants.