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The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education (MOE) is implementing various education programmes aimed at improving equitable access to quality education. With support from the World Bank, the Ministry of Education is implementing two overarching projects namely: The Zambia Enhancing Early Learning (ZEEL) Project and the Zambia Education Enhancement Project (ZEEP). Since 2017, the World Bank has been supporting the Ministry in implementing the ZEEP and in order to deepen the human capital impact of ZEEP, the project coverage was expanded by including complementary activities and added coverage to enhance education outcomes especially for girls. ZEEL represents the first large scale investment in Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Zambia and supports critical early years human capital development investments. ZEEL project has nationwide impact with implementation of activities concentrated in selected Districts across all ten (10) Provinces and interventions supporting broader ECE system enhancements with more than 110,500 children aged 3-6 years belonging to disadvantaged communities expected to benefit from the project.
To ensure that the projects are implemented effectively to realize their intended objectives, MoE is recruiting additional staff to work under the two projects. MoE hereby invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions:
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Country:
Zambia
Name of Projects:
ZAMBIA EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (ZEEP) AND ZAMBIA ENHANCING EARLY LEARNING (ZEEL) PROJECT
Job Title:
PROJECT DRIVER
Duty Station:
LUSAKA
Reporting:
ZEPCU ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
No. of Positions:
THREE (3)
Reference No: P158570/P174012
1. JOB PURPOSE
The Project Driver will be responsible for driving and maintaining Institutional vehicles in order to facilitate mobility of officers, materials and equipment.
2. MAIN DUTIES OR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Result Area & Principal Accountabilities:
Driving
Undertakes effectively driving of the vehicles allocated so as to ensure the safety and timely movement of officers and materials.
Accidents Reports
Prepares timely reports on the occurrence of road traffic accidents in order to facilitate prompt remedial actions.
Inspection and Maintenance
Undertakes regularly inspections of the vehicles road worthiness so as to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns.
Any Other Duties
Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the MOE and World Bank project managements team.
3. DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT
The Project Driver will be engaged for a duration 12 months.
4. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
The Project Driver will be subject to a performance appraisal at the end of the contract.
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Qualifications and experiences
a) A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or its equivalent:
b) A Craft Certificate in Transport/Auto mechanics:
c) Valid SADC Driver’s license and GRZ Competence;
d) At least three (3) years’ relevant experience:
e) Work experience with any other donor funded projects, including the World Bank would be an added advantage:
f) Fluency in English in both oral and report-writing skills;
g) Computer literate and knowledge of mechanics; and
h) Fluency in English in both oral and report-writing skills.
6. COMPETENCIES
a) Delivery Ability to get things done. managing deliverables and milestones on time/within budget/meeting project needs; and
b) Personality. Integrity, confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment.
6. MODE OF APPLICATION
a) Application letters should be addressed and submitted to the following address:
The Permanent Secretary- Administration
Ministry of Education Headquarters
Corner of Chimanga and Mogadishu Road
P.O. Box 50093
LUSAKA
b) Applications must be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of National Registration Card, Academic and Professional qualifications to the address given above including three (3) traceable referees; and
c) The closing date for receiving applications is
FRIDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2024 AT 17:00 HOURS.
NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
