Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
The purpose of the Driver is to undertake safe and secure transportation of Plan staff, materials and documents; and undertake vehicle service and maintenance in accordance with Plan policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES:
-Transportation of project staff and goods (50%)
-Vehicle maintenance and management (20%)
-Administrative work (20%)
-Manage Child Protection Risk (10%)
Dealing with Problems:
The position holder has to exhibit maturity and patience in dealing with his passengers, making sound decisions in giving directions.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Effective working relationship is essential within Plan. The post holder will be required to maintain working relationship with the Logistics Coordinator, DREAMS Project staff and other Plan staff and visitors.
Other key deliverables including:
-Maintaining good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics;
-Adherence to Plan policies, including:
-Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. -This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge:
-5 “O” levels including English Language
-Minimum 5 years driving experience in a busy working environment
-Valid class 2 drivers’ licence
-A valid defensive driving certificate from a recognised institution
-A certificate in logistics, administration/ procurement is an added advantage
-Basic mechanical skills
-Fluent in English and local languages
Specific skills of this position:
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
-Ability to work under pressure
-Confidentiality
-Proficiency in MS office tools
Behaviours:
-Relates to people in a friendly and open manner
-Strict time keeper
