Driver, Mantapala, Luapula, Zambia

Job Description

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people annually with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger for everyone and for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in eight countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C., Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.

Job Summary

To provide transportation services to the Field office in Mantapala, Luapula Province, ensuring mechanical service of vehicles and insurance

Key Activity Areas

• Drive program vehicles as directed by the coordinator and provide safe and efficient transportation to the staff and its visitors.
• Ensure the safety of passengers, cargo and vehicle and observe traffic rules and road discipline.
• Drive long distance with or without program staff when required and adhere to the rules and regulation.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always clean and in good order and all the documentation e.g. insurance and road license are up to date.
• Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking oil, fuel, brakes, lights windshield wipers, waters and tire pressures, and report any damage or abnormal condition of the vehicle.
• Keep track of maintenance record of vehicles to ensure that service schedule is adhered to and to remind the employer in advance when vehicle (s) service is due.
• Maintain record of work performed; Fills up all necessary forms, makes timely reports of accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences.
• Ensure necessary steps are taken as required by rules and regulations in case of involvement in an accident, he will report promptly any defects or malfunctioning of the vehicle that require immediate attention to the Supervisor's, he will assist the Supervisor in planning and control of (regular) services.
• He will check daily status and availability of spares jack and tools and perform minor repairs to the vehicle, change tires, always refuel the vehicle as required and ensure cleanliness of the vehicle.
• He will ensure that the ACF vehicle(s) are only used for official/authorized business and report to supervisor if unauthorized incident (s) took place.
• Deliver parcels, letters and other relevant items to offices and businesses as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Advanced Driving Certificate, A Secondary School Certificate with a PASS grade
• Valid driver's license class C and proof of good driving records.
• Ability to communicate in basic English

Required Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar position; previous experience working with INGO will be an added advantage
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alert; emotional stability, neat and courteous;
• Ability to communicate in basic English
• Compatibility for both independent and team work. Active listener with good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and or adaptability.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressured environment and to multi-task