Job Description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Driver and Mechanic- Every Child Belongs

To provide driving services to officers in accordance with WV policies, procedures and guidelines and also provide guidance on the performance of vehicles and ensure that the vehicles are road worthy at all times in order to enhance delivery of Child Wellbeing Objectives for World Vision Malawi.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Driving & Logistical services

• Transport WV officers or any authorised visitor/partner whilst discharging duties of WVM ministry.
• Transport project materials and equipment to project sites.
• Ensure safety of materials in transit at all times.
• Ensure that all passengers on the vehicle have fastened their seat belts
• Drive vehicles within World Vision vehicular travel time & speed limit or within government regulated speeds.
• Observe driving professional ethics & etiquette such as not picking of phone calls whilst driving

1. Vehicular roadworthiness & compliance

• Ensure that the driven WV vehicle has WV logo pasted on it and has working GPS, security gadgets, fire extinguisher and first aid box.
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• Ensure that driven vehicle is fuelled using the appropriate card and that fuel is recorded in the logbook.
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• Ensure that all trips are approved and recorded in the logbooks and ensure regular communication with the immediate supervisor.
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• Advise management on due dates for Certificate of Fitness (CoF), insurance or service requirements.

1. Vehicular Performance Monitoring & Maintenance

• Provide minor maintenance such as change oil & fixing minor vehicular problems that do not require specialised service.
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• Lead in monitoring vehicle performance to ensure that the vehicles are sent for major maintenance and repairing when due.
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• Keep the vehicle under his/her care clean and in excellent operational condition
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a busy working environment
• Minimum Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
• Valid driver’s license.
• Defensive Driving certificate
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics, with a certificate in car maintenance.
• A working knowledge of fax machine, photocopier and telephone preferred.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the road network.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to prioritise works in relation to need and urgency
• Self starter
• Well demonstrated Christian Commitment
• Good communication skills

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only