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Job Description

Luangwa Child Development Agency (LCDA) is a duly registered Non- Governmental Organization operating in Luangwa districts of Lusaka province and Nyimba District of Eastern province of Zambia.  LCDA has been in operation since 2009. The organization seek to provide support to the deprived, excluded and vulnerable children and youth  with a focus on: health; education; child protection; livelihood; advocacy; and gender.

LCDA is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the underlisted vacant positions:

1. Driver & Logistics (1 Position – Luangwa District)

Technical Focus:

The incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, technical soundness, cleanliness and comfort of the vehicle(s) assigned.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Drive LCDA Staff and their visitors on official trips.
Undertake official trips to project sites across the districts as required by the Manager/Supervisor.
Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, transportation/vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc;
Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); checks oil, water, battery, tyres, etc; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle(s) in clean condition.
Handle local and Organizational formalities in case of  an accident and ensure that in such  cases all organisational and local country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly.
Collect and deliver mail, documents, materials and other communications/ items to and from the project office; project sites and other project related institutions and keep record as required.
Participate in duties while at the project site with superiors
Perform any other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Possession of valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of work experience as a driver with national and international NGOs
• Working knowledge of English
• Must be computer literate

LCDA Core Competencies:

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous improvement
• Sober minded and respectful