Job Description
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
This is a 6 months fixed term opportunity under our WFP Caledonia Urban Cash Assistance Program based in Harare. We need the prospective person to start by the 18th of December 2023. Interviews to be held in the week of the 11th of December 2023.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Role:
Oxfam GB is looking for a Driver to drive Oxfam vehicles in a responsible manner ensuring the safety of both the passengers and the vehicles and to perform a variety of associated tasks delivering a superior level of service and support.
Qualifications and Experience
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will have :
Essential:
Significant experience driving vehicles and passengers
A full drivers licence with excellent knowledge of Zimbabwean road rules and regulations
Knowledge of and experience driving in remote and difficult locations and under unusual driving conditions
Good knowledge of Zimbabwean places, roads and road conditions. Easily able to navigate from one location to another
Good knowledge of basic vehicle operation and ability to undertake basic maintenance and running repairs if in remote locations, such as oil changes, tyre changes, replacing fan belts etc
A critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and staff and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards
Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional, calm and pleasant manner
Good organisational and personal management skills, with ability respond quickly and accurately to queries and issues
Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams. Willing to put in extra hours to help out colleagues when required, including after hours and at weekends
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
Desirable:
Current defence driving certificate or other advanced driving qualification
Radio operation experience
First aid skills and knowledge
Fluency in spoken local languages
How to Apply
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