Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) Job Opportunities: Drivers Needed In Bulawayo, Lupane, Kwekwe
Title: Drivers
Location: Bulawayo, Lupane, Kwekwe
Deadline: 8 December 2022
BACKGROUND
Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) is seeking experienced persons for the role of District Driver for a USAID-funded project to reduce the vulnerability of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to HIV and GBV. BZ is a leader in developing high-quality, comprehensive OVC service delivery in high HIV prevalence districts in Zimbabwe. BZ brings a significant track record of excellence and innovation in improving access to and quality of integrated OVC care and support, with a particular focus on strengthening coordination and layering of care, protection and support services across the HIV continuum of response, for vulnerable children and their caregivers at community, district, provincial and national levels.
Reporting to the District Finance and Administration Officer, the District Driver is responsible for ensuring that staff, authorised passengers and supplies are transported to and from assigned destinations safely and for proper maintenance of vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Transport the staff, authorized passengers, goods and commodities safely to and from assigned destinations and record and file supporting documentation.
- Properly log in all trips and follow all laid down guidelines in accordance with the transport policy
- Ensure all vehicles are refuelled on time per vehicle policy guidelines.
- Submit periodical updates and incident reports to the supervisor
- Ensure security and safety of Bantwana Zimbabwe vehicles and all other BZ assets and inventory
- Ensure compliance with vehicle policies.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- At least 5 ordinary level subject passes. An entry-level qualification in Logistics or equivalent is an added advantage.
- At least four years of experience in a similar post within an NGO environment
- Clean Class 4 driver’s License plus valid defensive driving certificate
- Good communication skills in written and spoken English are essential. Knowledge of Ndebele is an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Flexibility and calm, whilst working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities
To apply for these positions, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three references (including name, organization, phone number, and email address) to info@bantwana.org with the position title in the subject line. BZ is an equal-opportunity employer. The application deadline is 8 December 2022. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
BZ has a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and any form of discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age and any other such distinguishing characteristics.