Job Details

Position:                                  Driver

Report to:                                Support Services Manager

Location:                                 Lusaka, Zambia

Length of Contract:                 24 months

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 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, 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 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.

About the Country Program in Zambia

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Zambia since 2021 implementing both development and humanitarian programmes through a multi-sectoral strategy where Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH and Protection, Gender and psychosocial support are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Purpose

To provide transportation services to the Zambia Country Office, ensuring mechanical service of vehicles and insurance

Job Summary

· Drive program vehicles as directed by Support Services Manager and provide safe and efficient transportation to the staff and its visitors. He will 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,

·  Grade 12 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

Gender Equality commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

· Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.

· Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

· Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.

· Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.

· Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.

· Value and respect all cultures.

Physical demands

• To travel to Action Against Hunger’s areas of operations, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/ or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as infectious diseases

Application Process.

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment.