Driver – Water Aid –
Lilongwe
The post holder will
be based at the Programme Office in Lilongwe but will be expected to spend a
lot of time travelling to various parts of the country, The post holder is
required to be proactive in the use of programme vehicles, to use their sense
of judgement and to work without constant supervision
Ensure that Water
Aid Malawi’s vehicle
s are properly used and are maintained, Manage the vehicle
maintenance and control system, which include filling logbooks, private mileage
and monthly reports and ensure that the system operates efficiently, Ensuring
that logbooks are completed properly, Ensure that all WaterAid vehicles are
roadworthy and safe to use at all times, Ensure that all vehicles have met
current legislation in terms of tax, registration certificate of fitness and
insurance and that all copies of valid documents are kept in the vehicles,
Ensure that all vehicles are maintained on regular basis and kept clean, tidy
and in serviceable condition, in line with the appropriate service
schedules in the Transport policy, Arrange for a garage appointments, delivery
and collection of vehicles for repairs and servicing, Carry out weekly service
checks, Driving, delivery or any messenger duties that require using a vehicle,
Assist with Office clerical work in document preparation assigned by the HRAA
The driver will be
asked from time t time to take on additional duties, responsibilities or
assignments that may be outside core responsibilities but related to WaterAid
Malawi’s work, For example, assist in manning the reception, Visitor ushering
and clerical duties
At least MSCE or O
Level, A clean and valid SADC Drivers licence Class C1, PG or above, Those with
a certificate in Defensive Driving, Administration or logistics will have an
added advantage but not a pre-requisite, At least 3 yrs driving experience
preferably in an International NGO driving Off-road and Field vehicles (mostly
4 x 4 vehicles), Knowledge of vehicle management and minor mechanics, Computer
knowledge in MS Office Word or Excel, Internet and email, A passion for Charity
work, Be conversant with English and Chichewa (reading and writing skills0,
Willingness to travel and knowledge of Malawi road networks
Interested
applicants should send their current CV with names of 3 traceable refs and a
motivation letter to WateraidMalawi@wateraid.org not later than 13th March
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, Please note : In order to apply
for this role you must be able to demonstrated your eligibility to work in
Malawi