Project Driver

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently.
We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that’s astoundingly unfair.
We do it because people with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as everyone else.

JOB SUMMARY

As the Project Driver you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals being transported, that vehicles are well maintained, and being proactive in providing the program team with timely communications and updates upon reaching/departing your respective destinations.Skills and ExperienceAs the ideal candidate you will possess driving school training or equivalent/relevant experience, hold a valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record, and have previous professional experience as a Driver.Further requirements include:Secondary school certificate with driving school training or equivalent/ relevant experience or knowledge and skills.Valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.Previous professional experience driving preferred.Experience of a professional driving role, ideally in an NGO environment.Embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.Experience in defensive driving is desirable.Computer literate – basic computer skills like use of word and excel packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Project Driver you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals being transported, that vehicles are well maintained, and being proactive in providing the program team with timely communications and updates upon reaching/departing your respective destinations.Further responsibilities include:Updating driver planning, and scheduling using project Calendar and register transportation requests.Facilitate pick-ups for project visitors and transportation during official visits.Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out within required run-times.Schedule periodical vehicle examination for service.Apply for the renewal for the vehicle license.Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.Keep track of timely car insurance renewals.Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects.Keep the assigned vehicle(s) in good running condition and perform routine daily checks - check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.Provide logistical support to project activities in the office and during field activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Traffic laws and regulations, Route planning, Car driving, Vehicle maintenance and repair

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High, secondary school