Driver Project Concern Zambia

About Project Concern Zambia (PCZ)

Project Concern Zambia (PCZ) was registered in 2019 as   a local Zambian independent organization. The formation of PCZ was a culmination of an intentional process by Project Concern International (an American International NGO that operated in Zambia for over 20 years between 1996 and 2020) to transition the management of its HIV/AIDS and related health programs in Zambia, once mature, to an independent locally registered entity that is governed and managed by Zambians.  PCZ work focuses on contributing to the achievement and sustenance of HIV epidemic control and addressing the upstream vulnerabilities that impede progress towards this achievement such as poverty, gender inequity, and addressing emerging epidemics that might further hinder progress such as COVID-19.  PCZ collaborates with grassroot community-led organizations and the local government, to reach targeted sub populations such as Children/Adolescents Living with HIV (C/ALHIV) or at elevated risk of HIV acquisition, children/adolescents who are survivors of sexual violence, children of Female Sex Workers (FSW), and female caregivers of all the targeted vulnerable children and adolescents.

PCZ seeks to recruit two drivers; one to be based in Kabwe and the other one in Mkushi.

Project Summary

PCZ is currently implementing the five-year (October 2020-September 2025) Empowered Children and Adolescents Program II (ECAP II) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with support from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PCZ, as the prime partner, leads the implementation of the USAID ECAP II project in 16 districts in Central and Southern Provinces of Zambia.  The goal of the program is to improve the resilience and health outcomes among VCA via a sustained, locally led VCA comprehensive case management service delivery system to ensure VCA are healthy, safe, schooled, and stable…and ultimately ensure epidemic control and sustenance. PCZ seeks to recruit three (3) Drivers to be placed in Lusaka, Choma (covering Southern Province) and Kabwe (covering Central Province)

Job Summary

The drivers will be assigned project vehicles and will be responsible for transporting PCZ staff and consultants to all our sites. The drivers will ensure the vehicles are kept clean, in good mechanical order at all times, and not abused.  They will also be expected to provide office support services as required.

Specific Responsibilities

Operate PCZ vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, with the safety of passengers a paramount concern at all times
Properly maintain assigned vehicles in all aspects including cleanliness
Ensure that project vehicle is in good working order at all times by performing necessary checks on tires and engine; advise supervisor of any maintenance required or service/repairs undertaken
Monitor vehicle mileage logbook in an accurate and consistent manner and submit log sheets to supervisor
Monitor fuel consumption of vehicle assigned at all times and report any high consumption to the supervisor
Monitor schedule of full-service requirements on project vehicle assigned in timely manner
Ensure security of assigned vehicle by parking it in a safe, secure location
Provide high level of customer service through being punctual, courteous, and discreet in all matters concerning PCZ
Report any incidents involving PCZ vehicles or passengers to supervisor immediately
Complete office support services as assigned, when not scheduled for driving duties
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and experience

Grade 12 General Certificate Examination
At least three years’ experience in a similar position
Strong verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally, and with cross-cultural sensitivity
Customer service skills
Ability to take initiative and ownership, and follow-through on all tasks
Pleasant, professional, and approachable mannerism
Valid driver’s license (Class C) and excellent driving record
May be asked to work overtime during peak time periods

Desirable Qualifications

• Mechanical Knowledge
• Professional drivers’ training
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Microsoft Outlook
• First aid training
• Certificate in defensive driving
• NGO Experience