Driver - (Field Only), Lilongwe, Malawi

Job Description

Responsible for driving CRS Malawi authorized passengers/cargo to/ from approved or work related destinations, to properly handle agency vehicles and to perform work related errands.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for adhering to the CRS Malawi vehicle policy at all times
• Responsible for recording all vehicle mileage, purpose of trip, and POET in the vehicle management system.
• Responsible for checking expiry dates on road tax, insurance, and Certificate of fitness on all vehicles.
• Clean CRS vehicles.
• Responsible for Vehicle checks: Water, engine oils, Condition of tyres, Vehicle tools, fire extinguisher, First Aid Kits, etc
• Check mail as assigned
• Does banking/cashing of checks for the office.
• Assist in office work e.g. photocopying, filing and making calls etc.
• Perform work related and authorized errands as required, based on authorized vehicle request

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a Malawi School Certificate of Education and a qualification in Defensive driving will have a plus
• At least two years experience with a clean driving record
• Good spoken English
• Good knowledge of Malawian roads and locations
• Good knowledge of the roads, and cities in the country
• Ability to read road maps
• Driving experience in the region a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated and organized
• Flexible and easily adaptable to change

Basic Qualifications

• Junior Certificate of Education or equivalent
• Minimum one year of relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Key Working Relationships

Internal

• Drivers, Operations Manager, and all employees.

External

Not applicable

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

• Personal Accountability-Persistently takes responsibility for one's own actions.
• Acts with Integrity-Persistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust-Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others-Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn-Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies

• Lead Change-Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others-Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset-Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.