Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The project PALO is responsible for driving and maintaining the project vehicle. The PALO works in the administrative department and reports to the Provincial Logistics Systems Strengthening Specialist, who is responsible for coordinating the PALO’s assignment and supervising the PALO’s work. The PALO has a dotted line supervision to the Fleet specialist for the sake of vehicle maintenance.

Specific task
Technical Implementation
• Drive assigned project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by supervisor; including on-schedule field trips, project-related trips within post and specify other cities, and other driving assignments as required;
• Ensure the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle;
• Check the assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to drive. On a weekly basis, check the oil, radiator, fan belt, brake fluid, wipers, tires, lights, and signals;
• Initiate and supervise any repairs required on assigned vehicles with the supervisor’s approval;
• Initiate and supervise routine periodic maintenance of assigned project vehicles, including oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and professional cleaning by high-pressure hose based on the manufacturer’s instructions on optimum maintenance requirements;
• Fulfill project reporting requirements and maintain records; including vehicle logs, vehicle routing, and vehicle condition;
• Ensure passenger safety by obeying traffic laws, driving carefully, and ensuring each person in the vehicle wears a seatbelt;
• Other duties as assigned;

Minimum Education Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies;
• Completion of Secondary school required; English literacy and numeracy required;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience; Experience working for a U.S. company or NGO in Zambia is highly preferred;
• Applicants should/must verify their qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority;
• Valid Zambian driver’s license and good driving record is required;
• Understanding of auto mechanics required; Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance beneficial;
• Must be in good physical health;
• Availability for overtime work and field travel is required;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
• Fluency in English required;

Location of Assignment
The assignment location is Mongu-Western Province, Zambia with intermittent travel throughout the country.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should complete the form by or before COB on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 17:30 hours. Note: On the day of interviews, all invited applicants should have copies of verified qualifications certificates issued by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) accompanied by the qualifications (either academic or professional certificates) obtained from tertiary institutions. No telephone inquiries, please
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
• Note that Chemonics International Inc. does not charge recruiting fees to hire staff and that doing so would be a violation of our anti-trafficking plan.
• To apply for this job please visit chemonicsinternationalinc-hpajs.formstack.com.

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