SOLICITATION FOR CHAUFFEUR (MULTIPLE POSITIONS), OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, USAID/MALAWI

These positions are based in Lilongwe and are open to Qualified Malawian Citizens.

Opening: January 26, 2023; Deadline date for applications: February 25, 2023

BASIC FUNCTION:
As a member of the Motor Pool, the Chauffeur is responsible for driving U.S. Mission vehicles to: transport Mission employees and official visitors in the conduct of official business; transport expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment, and furnishings; and, as needed on special  occasions (i.e., VIP visits, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month  from the closing date of this solicitation, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please note that prospective candidates will be required to pass a thorough medical examination as part  of the medical clearance process.

1. Education: Completion of Secondary School is required (Malawi School Certificate of Education).
2. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience driving a motor vehicle is required, six (6) months of which should have been as a professional Chauffeur.
3. Language Proficiency: Level 3 English and Chichewa or any local language (good working knowledge) is required. The Job Holder must be able to read manufacturers’ operating manuals for his/her assigned vehicle. The Job Holder must be able to read and/or complete a wide variety of forms.
4. Job Knowledge: Road Traffic Rules and Regulations of Roads of Malawi.Local road linkages to various cities and neighboring countries.
5. Skills and Abilities: Must have Class C or CI / Category P local driver’s license. Three years accident free driving record. Basic mechanical skills.

Salary range: $5,125-$7,953 (annual basic salary paid in local currency Kwacha at the prevailing exchange rate), equivalent to FSN-3.

For a complete solicitation for this opening please visit:  https://mw.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Only those fulfilling the education and experience requirements listed above should submit their application by e-mail to  [email protected] , or through regular mail or hand deliver to USAID/Malawi, Human Resources Section, NICO House City Centre, P.O. Box 30455, Lilongwe 3 following the PRESENTING AN OFFER instructions stated in the solicitation.

The strict closing date/deadline for receipt of applications is February 25, 2023, at 05:00pm Malawian time.