Job Summary:

The driver will support the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) project country office team by operating the project vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients/project staff to and from various destinations. S/He will assist clients/project staff 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 Malawi.

Accountabilities:

• Transports the Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to designated approved locations.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Provides day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes, and tire pressure.
• 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.
• Plans route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
• 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 by the supervisor.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Identifies and recognizes problems that have established procedures and limited impact.
• Refers non-standard questions and problems to a higher level.
• Identifies errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only in minor disruption or expense to correct.

Supervision Given/Received:

• General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions with periodic work review given for new activities or special assignments.
• Contacts are typically with individuals within their own department and with contacts outside the organization.
• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Education:

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 5 years of related driving experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate, a valid driving license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically less than 50%

• Transports the Country Office staff, consultants, and visitors to designated approved locations.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Provides day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes, and tire pressure.
• 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.
• Plans route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
• 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 by the supervisor.

• Valid driving license
• Clean driving record
• Operation of large vehicles
• Basic vehicle maintenance
• Route planning
• Adherence to road safety regulations

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or equivalent
• Trade test certificate
• Valid driving license
• Clean driving record
• At least 5 years of related driving experience
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.