Job Summary:

The Driver performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle; washes exterior and cleans interior; ensures maintenance and repair of the vehicle.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports staff, consultants, and visitors to designated approved locations and per schedule.
• Ensure proper maintenance of company vehicle, this includes conducting safety checks daily using company vehicle checklist.
• Ensure completion of routine maintenance of company vehicle.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of company vehicle.
• Makes arrangements for major repairs for the vehicle when needed.
• Ensures all required documents with the vehicle are in order and up to date regarding vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensure that company vehicle has sufficient fuel on a daily basis.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Ensures passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfills special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
• May provide protection for clients in locations deemed high risk.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Collects or delivers study related documents and materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Valid Driver’s License
• O’Level / IGCSE Certificate
• 3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in vehicle repair
• Reasonable knowledge of the country’s map as well routes
• Courteous as well as good communication skills
• Must be well behaved and be a responsible driver; must be team orientated
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 5-50lbs

TECNOLOGY USED

• Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, cell phone.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 30-70% within Eswatini

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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