Driver

The Opportunity

Save the Children (SC) is seeking a Driver to support programme operations in Zomba and Ntcheu by providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport services. The role is critical in ensuring the smooth movement of staff, partners, consultants, supplies, and equipment in support of Save the Children’s programmes.

The Driver will be responsible for operating Save the Children vehicles in line with organisational transport policies, maintaining vehicle logbooks, conducting routine vehicle checks, and reporting any faults, incidents, or maintenance needs. The role also includes supporting minor vehicle repairs and undertaking basic clerical duties such as filing departmental documents.

Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Coordinator, the Driver will interact with staff across functional areas and occasionally with external partners, ensuring that all journeys are properly authorised and conducted safely, professionally, and efficiently.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.

To be successful, you will bring/have: Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
• Clean and valid driving licence.
• Defensive Driving Certificate.
• At least two (2) years’ experience driving vehicles in a busy organisation.
• Proven knowledge of vehicle logbooks, record keeping, and basic vehicle management procedures.
• Ability to prioritise assignments and work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills, including use of word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.

Desirable

• Experience working with NGOs.
• Certificate in motor vehicle servicing and repairing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and responsible use of the vehicle assigned at all times.
• Undertake only authorised journeys approved by the appropriate managers.
• Comply with all Save the Children driving rules, transport policies, and procedures.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle checks as outlined in the vehicle logbook.
• Complete vehicle logbooks and related documentation accurately on a daily basis.
• Report all vehicle faults, maintenance needs, accidents, or incidents promptly to the Logistics/Fleet Coordinator.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, well equipped, roadworthy, and adequately fuelled before each journey.
• Ensure all equipment, including spare tyres and tools, is present and in good working condition.
• Safely pack, secure, and transport supplies and equipment with the correct accompanying documentation.
• Support minor vehicle repairs and perform basic clerical duties, including filing, when required.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people globally and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises and those in need of better healthcare, education, and protection. We campaign and advocate at the highest levels to ensure children’s rights are realised and their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We believe that great people make a great organisation. We value our staff and provide a collaborative, inclusive, and rewarding work environment where accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Save the Children is committed to Equal Opportunities and Diversity, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities.

Application Information

Please submit your CV and cover letter as part of your application.
A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to safeguarding children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Global Anti-Harassment policies

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