Self Help Africa Malawi
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Advert for the Administration Driver
Self Help Africa is an international development charity, and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy, inside and outside of work hours. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa may include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
Self Help Africa Malawi works to create opportunities for lasting improvement in peoples’ lives. We work in partnership with others to support a range of livelihoods and food security, WASH and health, sustainable energy and gender equality programmes reaching over 1,000,000 people a year across Malawi. This is an exciting time to join us as we seek to tackle the global challenges in progressive and innovative ways.
Job Purpose
The Driver has the responsibility for the driving of staff and partners for field activities and other related activities/events as needed. The driver is responsible for the vehicle maintenance and safety compliance, route planning and logbook keeping, passenger care and customer service, timeliness and emergence response such as accidents and medical incidents. A female driver will be preferred on this position.
Duties and responsibilities
- Driving organisational vehicles with care and responsibility
- Cleaning the vehicle daily
- Regular checking of insurances and COF’s expiry date and facilitating renewal.
- Ensuring safety and security of the vehicle when it is in their custody and make sure that vehicle procedures and car tracker requirements are followed all the time.
- Check engine and gear box oil, battery acid, break and clutch fluid and kept to recommended levels.
- Ensuring that the vehicle is regularly serviced as scheduled.
- Recording vehicle logbook continuously and accurately
- Timely reporting any vehicle accidents as and when they happen
- Reporting any damage/mechanical faults to the Procurement & Logistics department
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years in a similar position
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
- Full clean motor vehicle driving licence class G or PG
- Good communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Chichewa
Role Competencies
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team across different cultures.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative.
- Ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
- Ability to work in rural community in implementing programmes
How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form, downloadable on https://gsha.box.com/v/applicationform. The completed application form should be uploaded together with the Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and Copies Certificates saved in your name to https://selfhelpafrica.org/ie/careers-apply/?jbcd=500QD00000QGzDa%20-%20Advert%20for%20the%20Administration%20Driver%20(70981)
No hard copies / physical applications will be accepted. Please note the zipped Folder will not be accessed.
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is 12:00 Midnight of 15th December 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Women are encouraged to apply!!
Self Help Africa takes the safety and well-being of all those we work with, and our staff, very seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy on abuse. Our recruitment is safe, meaning that we recruit staff with the highest values and standards of ethical behaviour. Self Help Africa has a Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, which reflects our commitment to protecting the people with whom we work. All candidates will be expected to comply with this policy and its procedures.
For more information about SHA, please visit our website at http://www.selfhelpafrica.org.
SHA is an equal opportunity employer.