Driver – Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA)

October 30, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) is a nongovernmental organization that promotes sustainable environment and natural resources management. The organization’s vision is a just and equitable society that promotes sustainable development, focusing on natural resources, biodiversity, and climate change.

CEPA in partnership with WASTE Advisers has received a grant from the European Union to implement a three-year food systems project ‘Promoting Organic Systems of Soil Improvement to Build a Lasting Economy’ (POSSIBLE). The project seeks to promote sustainable and resilient food systems through demonstrative research and advocacy on waste-to-compost systems for improving soil health and waste management in Lilongwe and Blantyre.

CEPA therefore seeks to fill the following post under the project:

DRIVER

Location: Lilongwe

The incumbent will be responsible for meeting all the transportation needs of CEPA. This includes driving staff to places on official duties and functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitation of transport needs for all staff;
  • Arrangement for insurance and certificate of Fitness (COF) in coordination with the Administrative Assistant;
  • Coordinating service for all office vehicles;
  • Cleaning of office vehicles;
  • Ensuring that vehicle handovers are done properly after every field trip;
  • Recommendation of vehicle service schedules; and
  • Rectifying minor vehicle faults/damages.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of MSCE;
  • At least 3 years of driving organization vehicles;
  • A mature individual;
  • A clean class C driving license and PG is an added advantage;
  • Good command of both English and local languages;
  • Ability to do minor vehicle maintenance;
  • Ability to work at odd hours; and
  • Sober habits.

How to apply:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letters and recent Curriculum Vitae before 8th November, 2024 to:

The Finance and Administration Manager
Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy
P.O. Box 1057,
Blantyre, MALAWI
E-mail: info@cepa.org.mw, Website: cepa.org.mw

CEPA is an equal opportunity employer