Driver/Administrative Assistant (Junior)

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Driver/Administrative Assistant (Junior)
Harare, Zimbabwe
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Job Description
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity
As Driver Administrative Support Assistant (Junior), you will be responsible for providing Administration and vehicle operation support for the project under direction of the Finance and Administrative Manager.

Project Description
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project, awarded to Abt Global in December 2022, supports national malaria programs with the planning, implementation, and monitoring of vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and essential entomological monitoring required to make vector control decisions. PMI Evolve Zimbabwe will assist the NMCP and partners to support the 2025 ITN mass campaign and continuous distribution through Antenatal Care and EPI in select high-burden districts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
-Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
-Transport project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
-Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
-Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws.
-Maintain project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
-Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, and tires, maps, and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving.
-Perform project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from district office, general office purchasing, and photocopying.
-Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items.
-Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, as directed.
-Manning the Reception by answering, screening and directing telephone calls to the relevant departments in a professional manner.
-Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management.
-Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands.
-Assist in travel and logistics management including reservations for hotel, airlines, transportations, etc.
-Assist in maintaining necessary office supplies, office/IT equipment, properties, communications facilities, including necessary servicing and repairs,
-Support procurement officer with local procurements, documentation preparation and review

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications
-Completion of Secondary School.
-Valid Driver’s License.
-At least two (2) years prior experience in commercial driving.

Preferred Qualifications
-Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
-Knowledge of safety and security principles
-Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country.
-Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.
-Time management skills.
-Fluency in English.

What We Offer
-We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.
-Abt provides market-competitive total compensation and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we may request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
-High School Diploma + Two years of relevant experience, or Associates Degree
-Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.