• Company: peace corps
• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
• State: Lusaka
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Provincial General Services Assistant/Driver.

Basic Function

The Provincial General Services Assistant will, in the main, serve both as official Driver as well as function as the maintenance assistant for the provincial office and transit house located in Solwezi. The PGSA will serve as the provincial representative for Volunteer site visits and external stakeholder meetings in the absence of the Provincial Program Coordinator (PPC) and/or Peace Corps Volunteer Leader (PCVL).

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Adhere to all Peace Corps Zambia (PC/Z) driving guidelines, GRZ motor-vehicle laws, and DriveCam policies without exception.
• Assure regular maintenance and management of Peace Corps vehicles including the maintenance of accurate vehicle mileage logs for all official travel, and providing an up-to-date fuel ledger and monthly reports regarding mileage and fuel consumption to the PPC and Motorpool Coordinator. Such maintenance will include establishing rapport with local mechanics and support personnel.
• Carry only official Peace Corps personnel or approved persons in the vehicle. Casual passengers are under no circumstance allowed to be transported in the Peace Corps motor vehicle.
• Coordinate with the PPC and Motorpool Coordinator about who, what, when and where the vehicle needs to go. In this endeavor, the PGSA is expected to create a calendar of events so that vehicle bookings are adequately planned. This calendar will be planned in co-ordination with all staff on a quarterly basis.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security team members, ensure that maps and access to all sites in the province are accurate and updated.
• Teach and assist Volunteers with bike maintenance, and when traveling on site visits, be prepared to help when needed.
• Maintain inventory of bike parts at the Provincial House and request additional parts as needed.
• Assist in maintenance around the provincial office as identified by any member of the Provincial Team (including PCVLs). Such work should be carried out only with authorization from the PPC and all bills and receipts accounted for accordingly.
• Maintain generator and completion of generator fuel and service log.

Required Qualifications

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit a typed cover letter and CV(with at least three traceable references) that clearly documents how each of the following requirements are met:

• Successful completion secondary school including advanced certification in the field of Administration/Logistics/Procurement or related fields is required
• Must have a valid local driver’s license of class C level, at least five years of professional experience driving vehicles with manual transmission, a clean driving record, and at least two years of experience with basic vehicle maintenance
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in the field of Administration/Logistics/Procurement or related fields
• Work experience in construction and/or maintenance work and experience with bike maintenance is an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of English
• Proficiency with Microsoft based applications such as Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-cultural setting; professional experience working within an international organization is preferred

 

How to Apply

For detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit US Embassy website www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.

Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by close of business March 10, 2018.

Address applications to:

The Human Resources Specialist, Peace Corps Zambia, Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd. P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia

Email: [email protected] clearly stating name and position applied for in the subject line

The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.