FHI 360 Lesotho
Driver (2 Positions)
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to advancing equity, health and wellbeing through data-driven, locally led solutions — so that humanity thrives. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. FHI 360 Lesotho is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position Driver (2 Positions).
SECURE Project Description
The USAID Sustaining Epidemic Control through Unified Prevention (SECURE) program is a five-year activity that seeks to build on this positive momentum by providing USAID a flexible, locally led response differentiated by target population and built on our record of success in Lesotho, existing presence across the target geography, and FHI 360’s deep bench of technical expertise. Our approach seeks to strengthen the system that provides integrated primary health care (PHC), health promotion, health systems strengthening and preventive services and transitions leadership to key government-led services and local implementers. Our partners offer complementary expertise and trusted relationships with the Government of Lesotho (GOL), stakeholders, and communities. Our team will serve as mentors, trainers, advisors, and facilitators to bolster local partner and government capacity, skills, and tools to lead the HIV prevention response toward reaching, maintaining, and sustaining HIV epidemic control.
Position Description:
The Driver transports staff and other personnel conducting official project business. They assure that vehicles are properly maintained and operated according to FHI 360 Lesotho, donor guidelines and manufacturer specifications. The Driver & Logistics Associate maintains an understanding of all country-specific laws regarding the ownership and operation of motor vehicles. They will provide coordination and logistical support to different program units. This position will report to the Fleet Officer.
Position Responsibilities
Driving:
- Transportation services for Lesotho Office project staff and other personnel as may be required.
- Updates the logbook of vehicle use daily for recording of mileage and submits mileage reports weekly.
- Collects and delivers official materials including documents.
- Checks safety of vehicles to ensure road worthiness daily and when safety problems are encountered report them and take steps to resolve.
- Reports periodic servicing and other needs of the vehicles e.g., license disk renewal, in advance to ensure its proper handling.
- Develops and updates a schedule of dates and information for vehicle services, warranty agreements, maintenance plans, vehicle license disk and other significant dates.
- Ensures that vehicles are clean, safely parked at all times and keys are kept under security in the office of the Program Director.
- Ensures safe keeping of vehicle accessories e.g., jack, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, GPS, etc.
- Ensures that immediate actions required by traffic rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in a car accident or traffic fines.
- Keeps vehicles filled with gas, checks oil, transmission fluid, and coolant levels, checks air pressure in tires each week or as necessary.
- Any other duties as delegated by the Program Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma or its International Equivalent
- At least 5 years professional driving experience
- Defensive Driving qualification
- Must have a clean driving record with valid driving license and a Public Driver’s Permit (PDP).
- Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Good computer skills specifically Microsoft Office projects (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Knowledge and/or experience working as a car mechanic will be an added advantage.
The position will be based in Maseru, Lesotho and work out of the FHI 360 office. This is a local position for Lesotho nationals.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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