Name of the position:Relief Driver
Location:Mongu
Contract Duration: (Short contracts between January -December 2024 as and when needed).
Start Date: 8th January, 2024
Line Manager:Logistics Manager
Application deadline: Sunday, 3rd December, 2023 (the applications will be processed on the rolling basis)
Salary: Candidates will be informed about the salary range in the beginning of the recruitment process.
People in Need (www.peopleinneed.net) works in Zambia since 2017 delivering lifesaving and development assistance to vulnerable people in the sectors of nutrition, livelihoods, WASH, environment and good governance. We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. Lear more here: www.alliance2015.org
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Programs and Support Departments
- Ensure the security of persons or vehicles in the vicinity.
- Follow all Zambian road regulations,
- Ensure that the logbook is filled in and synchronized daily after the trips
- Deliver parcels, mails, other documents and as directed
- Pickup documents, mails receipts and as directed
- Facilitate pickup of officials from stations and as directed
- Responsible for security decisions concerning the vehicle.
- Ensure the number of people who can be officially carried in the vehicle is respected.
- Cleaning the vehicle for services (interior, exterior and engine), conducting periodic services and work on assisting the Mechanic during repairs.
- Carrying out a weekly physical inventory of the equipment in his vehicle.
- Fill in the daily checklist (Basic checks; lubricants, tires, suspension, battery and lights)
- Ensure sound running of the vehicle and keep track of expiry of insurance, fitness and road tax.
- Transportation of employees as assigned by the line manager superiors.
- Transportation of goods as assigned by the line manager or superiors
- Any cleaning works in and around the office.
Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)
- Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies
- Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding)
- Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
- Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding)
- Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.
Requirements
Essentials:
1. Must have at least 2 years of experience in similar position
2. Must have a valid Driving License
3. having a valid defensive skill and license will be added advantage
4. Must be conversant with the of routes Mongu, Nalolo, the plains and surrounding areas of Western Province
5. Must be able to communicate well in English.
Preferred:
Important Note: PIN will never ask or exchange material, services or money for employment.
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of Conduct and key policies (available at: www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp ). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
Benefits