Overview

CARE International is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty in over 100 countries. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.

CARE is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

DRIVERS (2) – ZOMBA & MANGOCHI

Position description

The incumbents shall have the primary responsibility of providing transport to program staff, supporting the program in day-to-day administrative support operations. This includes primarily the general errands for delivery of mails, collection of parcels and attending to program visitors. The incumbent shall report to the Fleet Coordinator or Project Manager.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following specific duties:

  • Provide transport to Program staff on all official assignments and manage all official transport
    requirements for visiting country office visitors.
  • Carry out daily errands to deliver/collect mail, payments and other requirements as assigned.
  • Carry out routine vehicle checks on a daily basis, e.g. oil, water, tyre pressure etc;
  • Advise on maintenance and vehicle servicing requirements. Maintain an accurate vehicle logbook.
  • Cleaning both interior and exterior of vehicle on a regular basis.
  • Participate in programme and other CO activities for learning opportunities.

Minimum Required Qualifications, skills and relevant work experience

  • Malawi School Certificate of Education.
  • A clean and valid Driver’s license class B.
  • At least 2 years’ experience driving 4×4 vehicles on gravel roads.
  • Ability to write, understand and communicate in English.
  • Ability to interact and work well with all levels of staff.

Applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience should send their applications through email to mwicarerecruit@care.org addressed to the attention of:

The Country Director
CARE Malawi
P/Bag A89
LILONGWE

Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th February 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse and has a Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy which outlines expected behaviors and responsibilities
of all staff and CARE related personnel (consultants, vendors, partners, project participants, etc.). All potential candidates will be required to complete a Self-Declaration Form and those successful will be expected to sign up to the Code of Behavior contained in the PSEA Policy.