{"id":36439,"date":"2025-04-25T10:46:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=36439"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:17:49","slug":"driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"
Job Title:<\/strong> Driver About Self Help Africa <\/strong>:<\/p> Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.<\/p> In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources. <\/p> Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p> Our three core values are: Job purpose:<\/strong><\/p> Drivers are responsible for completing all logistical support to the organisation and the projects we implement in a timely, efficient, and transparent manner. The position necessitates a realistic understanding of the operating environment as well as the ability to carry out multiple tasks as assigned from time to time in collaboration with other departments. The organisation is looking for Driver to support projects across the country and will be based at the Lilongwe Country Office. The successful candidate will be offered a position based on his or her performance<\/p> Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p> The following are the key responsibilities for the temporary driver: Qualification:<\/strong><\/p> \u2022 Clean driving License. Defensive driving skills desirable but not essential Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p> Essential Key Relationships:<\/strong><\/p> Internal: SHA Projects Managers, Departmental heads & District Offices How to apply<\/strong>:<\/p> Full job description<\/a> here. <\/p> Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form<\/a>, along with an up to date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p> The closing date for applications is 12.00 midnight of 26th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p> Important information: <\/em><\/strong><\/p> Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code<\/a> of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy<\/a>. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre- employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her\/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal <\/strong>background checking. <\/p> Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described we encourage you to <\/strong>apply anyway, you could <\/strong>be exactly what we need!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Job Title: Driver
Organisation<\/strong>: Self Help Africa
Contract Type: <\/strong>Full time, Fixed term contract
Location:<\/strong> Lilongwe, Malawi
Reports to:<\/strong> Project Manager<\/p>
\u25aa Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.
\u25aa Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.
\u25aa Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.<\/p>
\u2022 Assist in management of fleet (Car tracking, vehicles allocation, fuel management, fleet service and repairs as well as production of fleet reports).
\u2022 Drive organizational vehicles with care and responsibility Ensuring safety and security of the vehicle when it is in his\/her custody.
\u2022 Cleaning the vehicle on a daily basis. Ensuring that the engine and gear box oil, battery acid, break and clutch fluid and tire pressures are regularly checked and kept to recommended levels.
\u2022 Ensuring that the vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained.
\u2022 Recording vehicle log book continuously and accurately.
\u2022 Timely reporting any vehicle accidents as and when they happen. Reporting any damage\/mechanical faults to the Project Manager
\u2022 Providing vehicle performance report for each service
\u2022 Keeping up a travel log record of areas travelled, time etc and fuel receipts
\u2022 Provide daily report to the supervisor
\u2022 Recognize and timely notify supervisor of any faults concerning vehicles or worn out parts
\u2022 Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the manager<\/p>
\u2022 Minimum of a Malawi Schools Certificate of Education
\u2022 Minimum of 3 years\u2019 experience in related role<\/p>
\u2022 Strong understanding and practical experience driving 4 x 4 vehicles (Off-road)
\u2022 Demonstrable understanding of safeguarding risks and mitigating actions.
\u2022 High levels of integrity, honesty, strong ethics but also a quick learner
\u2022 Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility and calm under pressure.
\u2022 Knowledge of the NGO sector in Malawi and Humanitarian Aid\/ Emergency Response.
\u2022 Excellent English language skills with excellent verbal, analytical, and organizational skills – a good communicator
\u2022 Good team-worker; able to live and work closely with a small team with minimum direct supervision.
\u2022 Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices.<\/p>
External: NGO partners, Government Ministries & Stakeholders, Car tracking service providers.<\/p>
\nOrganisation: Self Help Africa
\nContract Type: Full time, Fixed term contract
\nLocation: Lilongwe, Malawi
\nReports to: Project Manager<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,953],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-malawi","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\n