Driver Copper Rose Zambia

About Us 

Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) is the largest youth-led organization working towards the empowerment of youth and women in Zambia. Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of women and youth through education and empowerment so that they may exhibit autonomy to reach their full potential and be effective leaders and agents of change in their communities. We envision a world in which every woman and young person is happy, healthy, and living to their full potential. Our main thematic areas of work are:

1) Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR),

2) Menstrual Health Management (MHM),

3) Economic Empowerment

4) Leadership and Mentorship.

For more information about us, visit our website on www.copperrosezambia.org

Position Overview 

The Driver will work with the Finance and Operations Department to provide logistical support to various Departments within Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) and to all CRZ Staff. The Driver will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned vehicle is well maintained, carrying out vehicle thorough check-ups to ensure its roadworthy, sharing with the supervisor the works and repairs needed to be done on the vehicle(s).

Specific Tasks

• The Driver is responsible for driving and maintaining the organization vehicle.
• The Driver is assigned an organization/project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by the supervisor; including on-schedule field trips, project-related trips within post and specify other cities, and other driving assignments as required;
• Check the assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to drive.
• On a weekly basis, check the oil, radiator, fan belt, brake fluid, wipers, tires, lights, and signals.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the organization vehicle;
• Initiate and supervise any repairs required on the organization vehicle (s) with the supervisor’s approval;
• Initiate and supervise routine periodic maintenance of organization or/ and project vehicle (s), including oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and professional cleaning by high-pressure hose based on the manufacturer’s instructions on optimum maintenance requirements;
• Fulfil project reporting requirements and maintain records; including vehicle logs, vehicle routing, and vehicle condition;
• Ensure passenger safety by obeying traffic rules, driving carefully, and ensuring each person in the vehicle wears a seatbelt;
• Ensure road tax, fitness, and insurance is up to date for the vehicle at all the time
• And any other duties assigned.

Minimum Education Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 school certificate required; English literacy and numeracy required;
• Valid Zambian driver’s license Class C and a good driving record of not less than Three (3) years is required;
• Understanding of auto mechanics required; Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance will be an added advantage;

Other Skills and Competencies

• Must be in good physical health;
• Availability for overtime work and field travel is required;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
• Fluency in English required

Deadline for Applications is 30th March 2023.

For all interested candidates, please apply with this Link

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Copper Rose Zambia Provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. We also strive to achieve equal employment opportunities through continuing diversity enhancement initiatives. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply. We are committed to evaluating applications fairly.