Job Summary
Our vision is of a world where no one is needlessly blind and where people who are blind and those with other disabilities enjoy the same rights as people without disabilities. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers is growing rapidly and offers a great place to work.
Title: Administrative Assistant/Driver
Location: Bulawayo
Salary: Local Terms & Conditions apply
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract
Sightsavers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Assistant/Driver to provide support to our Zimbabwe country office.
Duties And Responsibilities
The post holder will drive Sightsavers staff and visitors for project visits and will maintain the organisations vehicles, keep them clean, fuelled and report required repairs. The role also provides day-to-day administrative support including ensuring timely opening of the office and ensuring that all essential services (utilities, Internet, telephone), supplies, stationery and amenities are available to staff and visitors as needed, and facilitates meetings (adequate amenities and takes minutes when requested).
Other duties will involve logistical support during workshops and field visits, including supporting the development of interesting case stories, and to maintain good communication with guests and staff,
Qualifications And Experience
The ideal candidate will have a diploma (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent. Have a certificate in Transport logistics, previous working experience for a reputable organisation, preferably with an INGO. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance is an advantage but not essential. You must hold a valid can clean driving licence, be computer literate and be fluent in English and Ndebele.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details
Due to an expected high response to this role the advert may be closed earlier then the below date.
More Information
- Job Application Details How To Apply How to apply To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal https://jobs.sightsavers.org/job/administrative-assistant-driver-3/ . We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Closing date: 30 January 2022