Job Description
The Program Driver is responsible for providing safe driving services to the organisation, carrying staff to and from different work locations and ensuring that program vehicles are maintained in good working condition. The Program Driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Transport World Vision staff / donors / stakeholders and consultants to designated approved locations.
Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.
Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
Route planning and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.
Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
Facilitate the mobilization of program activities.
Fulfil special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed.
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 5 O’ levels including
Must be a holder of at least a clean class 4 driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of driving 4 x 4 vehicles
Class 2 Drivers licence or experience of driving heavy-duty vehicles is added advantage
A valid defensive driving certificate is required
Apprentice certificate or experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage
Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations
Experience with NGO’s or large complex organization/s is preferred
Mature and willing to work at odd hours.
Good written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.
