Deadline: 14 December 2020

Level of Effort: 50%

Duty station: Harare

Organizational background

Partners for Integrated Growth and Development (pigad) is a duly registered Zimbabwean Development Trust (0000997/2014). The organization was established in 2014 to empower communities through relief, rehabilitation and developmental programs in both urban and rural communities.

pigad is planning to implement an agribusiness development intervention in Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central and Manicaland Provinces. The program will be facilitated by Help from Germany, supported and financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

pigad is seeking to recruit a driver to provide secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and/or goods, maintain the pigad vehicles and ensure adherence to the pigad vehicle policy.

The major responsibilities

Deliver payment documents to the bank and/or the suppliers, conduct cash purchases for office expenditure and distribute mail as needed; Safely transporting pigad equipment, materials, and staff to and from specified locations within Harare and project operational areas in a timely manner; Maintain a traceable vehicle maintenance overview and arrange for timely vehicle service through liaison with the team.

Ensure adherence to the pigad vehicle policy; Ensure adherence and compatibility with the National Traffic Safety requirements (fire extinguisher, triangles, vests, first aid); Ensure sound running of organisational vehicles and arrange for minor repairs where necessary; Routine oil and tyre checks, and keep the vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside; Keep track of timely ZINARA and ZBC Radio licence and insurance renewals; Responsible for Filing of all vehicle related documents (service requests, garage reports, quotations and expenditures); Supporting the Project Assistant on administrative duties regarding pigad vehicles; Carryout any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

At least 5 O-Levels with English and Maths; Valid Class 4 or 2 drivers’ license; At least 3 years driving experience; Valid Defensive driving certificate; Valid Medical and eye-test report; Ability to ride a motorcycle; Knowledge of basic computer packages like Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional requirements

Sound knowledge of road safety regulations; Willingness to travel out of town at short notice; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Ability to utilize maps, GPS system and car manuals; Effective communication skills; Punctual and reliable