Driver

Path Finder International is hiring a Driver be responsible for the safe transportation of project staff, guests and materials, care and maintenance of Project vehicles and their accessories.

Key Performance Areas

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services by: driving Pathfinder/project vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items; and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle by accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Ensure that maintenance records are kept properly and used to inform supervisor of any vehicle needs on a timely basis.

• Ensure safe operating status of the assigned vehicle through regularly inspecting fluid levels, timely servicing, check of tires, brakes, car washing, and overall condition of the vehicle.
• Conduct weekly vehicle inspections and prepare reports for the supervisor, with appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, sanitizers and necessary spare parts.

• Swiftly follow up accident reporting procedures in the event of project vehicle being involved in accidents.
• Perform appropriate/ light preventive maintenance on the vehicle.
• Report any mechanical breakdown through the channel
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean at all times (interior and exterior).
• Ensure safety of the vehicle assigned to him, including identifying appropriate parking space, appropriate locking and safe custody of other materials/equipment left in the vehicle
• Adhere to Pathfinder policies and procedures related to vehicle use.

Minimum Education and Work Experience
• Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate; A- Level Certificate is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license with classes ‘A, B & DL’.
• Certificate in Defensive Driving.
• Minimum of four years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
• Must specify your preferred location/district for the position during application.
Competencies/Attributes
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Team Building: Promoting collaboration, motivation, and teamwork within the organization.
Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Computer knowledge: basic computer applications (office applications)
• Organization culture: Proven experience of working in matrix organizations.
• Self-Leadership: Must be organized, dependable, results oriented and able to work independently and achieve results, with very minimal supervision

Safeguarding and Protection

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting and checks. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Closes 28th February 2025