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Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) is implementing the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP (I) which is a follow-on to the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project (ZATP). The ZATP II will be implemented for 5 years from December 2023 to December 2028. The Project is a credit facility from the World Bank which seeks to increase access to markets and finance and promote firm growth in agribusiness. The Project has three components namely: (1) Support Access to Markets and Finance; (2) Promote Trade and Agribusiness Competitiveness; and (3) Project Management.

The Ministry seeks to recruit qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE: DRIVER

Overall job purpose:

The Driver role is stipulated within the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP II) Project Implementation Unit. Reporting to the Administrative Assistant, the Driver is responsible for providing driving and logistical services, ensuring the safe transportation of PIU staff, project stakeholders, and goods. This position requires collaboration with the project team to strengthen the PIU’s vehicle fleet through regular assessments and monitoring of service providers.

Main Duties/Accountabilities:

i) Timely pickup and transportation of project staff and visitors in compliance with road traffic regulations;
ii) Running errands, ensuring timely delivery and collection of project correspondence and goods;
iii) Maintenance of vehicles, including minor repairs and arrangements for major repairs;
iv) Planning driving routes ahead of time using traffic and weather reports.
v) Ensuring safety and security of passengers and vehicles through safe driving practices;
vi) Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs and scheduling of vehicle service dates; and
vii) Following procedures in case of technical defects or accidents, including insurance claims.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

i) Grade 12 School Certificate with five O-Levels; and

ii) Clean Driving License not less than Class C;

Experience:

i) Minimum two (2) years of proven driving experience; and safe driving record required.

Additional Requirements:

i) Motor vehicle mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

Only suitable, experienced, skilled Candidates are encouraged to apply for these roles. Applications accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates should be emailed to [email protected] and hard copies to the address below:

The Permanent Secretary, Investment and Industrialization Attention:

Director of Human Resource and Administration

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

New Government Complex

P.O. Box 31968

LUSAKA

The closing date for receiving applications is 25 July, 2024 at 17:00hrs.