Logistics Driver

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller– and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.
The logistics driver is responsible to provide reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standard of professionalism, discretion, integrity and sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations. This position reports to the Operations Assistant, who is responsible for vehicle management in Beira field office.

Under the supervision of the Operations Assistant, based in Beira field office of Helen Keller Intl, the incumbents will be responsible for the following:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and before/after trips to field), and notify the Operations Manager of any vehicle problems.
• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive HKI vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of HKI.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of HKI vehicles.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair as required.
• Secure the vehicles when not in use;
• Provide support to HKI staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading HKI vehicles as required.
• Fill in Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.
• Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekend and after hours by rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Secondary-level diploma.
• 3 years’ experience driving professionally;
• Experience in mechanics desired.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Verifiable references.
• Professional, courteous and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
• Good knowledge of the local languages
• English language skills highly desired.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications relevant to the Logistics Driver role to mz-recruitment@hki.org until November 27, 2025

In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued.

Marcado como: Helen Keller International