Location Driver

Job Description

SOS Children’s Villages is a child focused organization and an affiliate of the SOS Children Villages International. It is non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational, and non-racial. Its overall mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. To realise the mission of the organisation, SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting for the under listed position.

SOS Children’s Villages holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Recruitment decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ value congruence and thorough background checks and police clearance reference check processes.

Location Driver (1) – Chipata

Qualifications & Experience

Grade 12 certificate

Additional qualifications shall be an advantage i.e Mechanics, etc

At least 5 years’ experience driving a manual vehicle

At least 3 years’ experience working an international NGOs that works with children shall be of advantage

Reporting Lines

The job holder will report to the Sponsorship and Administrative Assistant

Key Competencies

Driving & Maintenance

Excellent driving skills

Holder of a valid clean Zambian driving licence

Ability to perform standard maintenance and execute repairs on vehicles as well as other minor technical support

Planning & Coordination

Ability to coordinate well with all staff members

Ability to monitor and keep track of all vehicle servicing and maintenance needs

Ability to optimise vehicle availability

Flexible

Able and willing to work outside of standard office hours and on weekends as required

Communication

Professional, courteous, responsive and friendly manner

Able to build strong supportive working relationships with co-workers

Able to build excellent rapport with vendors, visitors and all external parties meeting SOS Children’s Village Zambia

Able to write clearly and provide reports on vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, stock management, and similar reports

Administration

Excellent record keeping skills

Organisation

Highly organised and able to respond quickly to daily demands of the position

Great attention to detail and accuracy in work

Compliance

Adheres to SOS Children’s Village rules and regulations in all aspects of administration and of the work.

Strict compliance to SOS Children’s Village Safeguarding policies and the Code of Conduct

Key Responsibilities

2.1 Fulfil the transport needs of the SOS Children’s Village

Carry out the driving requirements of the facility, as directed by the supervisor, who is responsible for the coordination of vehicle use.

Ensure that every trip is recorded on the vehicle log sheets and avail copies to the supervisor monthly for reporting purposes.

Prepare monthly fuel utilization reports

Arrange for vehicle service for all the vehicles within the location.

Ensure that all vehicle legal documentation (Road tax, Fitness and Insurance) is up to date.

2.2 Ensure the safety of the village children

Always drive responsibly and safely.

Drop-off (and arrange to pick-up) children/staff only where it is safe to do so.

Adhere to child safeguarding guidelines when in contact with the children.

2.3 Maintain the safety and security of the vehicles

Ensure the vehicle(s) are in good working order. Regularly check lights, indicators, brakes, tyre pressures, oil, battery and radiator. Report any defects to the supervisor.

Ensure that vehicle(s) always has sufficient fuel.

Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle(s). Regularly wash vehicle(s) inside and out.

Follow the correct reporting procedure in the event of an accident which shall be to the supervisor immediately an accident incidence happens and file in an incidence/police report thereafter.

2.4 General

Perform any other duties, as assigned by supervisor

Carry out all duties in accordance with the vehicle management policy and other policies in the NA.