Driver: Practical Action

Deadline: 24 July 2018 (5pm)

Practical Action, an international technology development organization head quartered in the United Kingdom and with offices in Asia, Bangladesh, East Africa, Southern Africa, Latin America and Sudan, seeks to fill this position in our Agriculture Systems and Innovation Department.

Location: Manicaland
Job Family / Department: Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods
Reports to: District Supervisor

Team purpose
Improve food and nutrition security for the smallholder framers using simple technologies, increasing their knowledge and access to markets.

Job purpose
Provision of transportation services to staff and designated people to all areas as instructed; carrying goods, materials and mail to required points timeously.

Key deliverables
Ensure timely licensing of vehicles; Inspect vehicles for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit monthly written reports or as necessary; Report faults on vehicles timely so that repairs and maintenance is undertaken; Drive vehicle to and from designated destinations within the prescribed safe driving time; Report all accidents and incidents involving vehicles on time; Maintain up to date records required for compliance with Practical Action including mileage records; Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all security, health and safety guidelines.

Key qualifications
Clean driver’s license; Valid defensive driver’s License; At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English; A certificate in logistics, administration/procurement is an added advantage

Key competences
Good command of written and spoken English; High degree of reading, writing and speaking of English language and ability to perform mathematical calculations; Mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs and maintain record of duty status; Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems; Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; Proficiency in MS office tools

Essential
Timeous and consistent availability; Good interpersonal skills; A flexible and adaptable approach to work and ability to work on own initiative; Commitment to Practical Action’s working culture (inspiring, dynamism, connectedness, learning, creativity, getting the job done); Commitment to Practical Action overall aims, policies and experience of promoting gender equity, diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Practical Action’s work

Relevant Job Experience
At least five (5) years’ experience as a field/project driver.

To apply
Qualified and innovative applicants may submit 3 page CV along with names of at least three professional references and a supporting statement of not more than two pages outlining how their qualifications and experience will equip them to succeed in the specific role. Applications should reach The Human Resources and Administration Officer at: [email protected]

Please note this is an urgent recruitment and shortlisting shall be done as applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.