Driver (*2)
Sustainable Transformation of Enterprises in the Poultry Sector (STEPS) Project
Background
Rural Self-help Development Association (RSDA) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1991. RSDA’s mission is to promote self-help and help smallholder farmers to run their own affairs and improve their livelihoods. RSDA cooperates with and support farmers in the 10 Districts of Lesotho. To achieve its mission, RSDA partners with multi funding partners. To maintain trust with both farmers and funding partners, farmer participation, accountability, transparency and responsiveness are very important.
Project Description
STEPS aims to catalyse private sector-driven transformation enabling local poultry sector actors to access Lesotho’s strong end-markets and reclaim market share. STEPS will transform Lesotho’s poultry sector to enhance the profitability of value chain actors, increase meat and egg production and improve food security.
Leveraging on existing opportunities and tools, STEPS will address constraints which limit production, productivity, and efficiency of local poultry egg and meat markets. A segmented approach takes into consideration the unique needs of local poultry producers, including subsistence farmers, and small to large scale commercial poultry enterprises engaged in production, processing, marketing, and retailing of eggs, meat, and processed poultry products. These actors will be engaged through the indigenous and dual-purpose poultry value chains, and the commercial broiler and layer value chains respectively. STEPS will identify pathways to further integrate and grow poultry, and poultry related business opportunities for women and youth.
Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
This Driver will be responsible for providing vehicle transportation services for RSDA employees, visitors, and designated partners in town and within project sites while demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations. In addition to driving staff, the individual will be called upon to perform errands as directed. This position will also monitor equipment and perform limited maintenance.
Primary responsibilities:
- Transport authorized personnel to/from airports, meetings/appointments, and other official duties, including business travel to/from locations throughout Lesotho.
- Perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, and water and tire pressures.
- Read and understand specific vehicle operating manuals (download information from the internet as necessary) and is able to operate every device in the vehicle.
- Ensure that the Vehicle Logbook is properly recorded and maintained.
- Liaise with the Finance and Administration Manager to ensure the Project Vehicle Road License and Insurance Policy are up to date.
- Provide information and other general assistance to the RSDA staff, visitors, and designated partners.
- Keep assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
- Ensure vehicles are returned to the office, or approved parking area if traveling, after work hours as per regulations.
- Ensure security of program vehicle at all times.
- Ensure all road code regulations are strictly adhered to including speed, alcohol, cargo limit, etc. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and other records that are requested from management e.g. fuel records / fuel management system.
- Ensure vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing. Complete and submit on a timely basis incident and all supporting reports in accordance with the policies of RSDA.
- Follow RSDA Field Operations and Administration process on vehicles and vehicle management.
- Willingness to drive throughout Lesotho and neighbouring states.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Driver will report to the Finance and Administration Manager. This position will be based either in Maseru, Leribe or Mafeteng.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Hold minimum code B driving license which allows driving passenger vehicles on a professional basis.
- Hold a driving license which allows driving passenger vehicles on a professional basis.
- Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely and appropriately in accordance with the laws of Lesotho and policies of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret road signs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Sesotho (orally and written).
- Ability to prepare concise and accurate records and reports.
- Extensive knowledge of the operations and features of assigned vehicle(s).
- Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance needs and perform minor vehicle repairs.
- Ability to establish effective professional relationships with program staff.
- Must be a citizen of Lesotho.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- A certificate of training in auto mechanics and any other patent/vocational technical training in auto/mechanical electronics would be an asset.
- Experience working with an international organization is an advantage.
Your application should include; Cover letter, CV, Certified copies of certificates and transcripts
Applications addressed to Managing Director, should only be hand delivered at RSDA Offices, situated at Rants’ala Street, Stadium Area, Opposite Coop College, Maseru
Note: No email application submissions will be accepted
Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 23rdAugust 2024 at 12:30 pm.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
