Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Qualifications and Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Strictly follow Pathfinder International’s transportation regulations.
• Ensure that Pathfinder International’s vehicle safety policies and procedures are followed by passengers.
• Safely transport authorised personnel.
• Ensure that vehicle documents are always in order and inform the supervisor if otherwise.
• Adhere to the organisation’s safety regulations and speed limits.
• Comply with all the rules of the road traffic code in force.
• Attend to all transportation needs according to the assigned schedule, taking the most direct route within a reasonable time frame.
• Maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness and safety.
• Check engine oil levels, battery, and fuel every morning before starting the day’s work.
• Inform the immediate superior or transport supervisor about the renewal of permits three weeks before their expiration.
• Notify the supervisor in advance when the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance is approaching.
• Record all daily activities in the designated logbook or map.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate superior.

Basic Requirements

• Secondary education.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a driver in an organisation.
• Ability to relate to people of different nationalities and backgrounds.
• Valid professional driving licence.
• Excellent eyesight given the nature of the tasks to be performed.
• Good health given the nature of the tasks to be performed.
• Motivation and ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks related to assigned duties.
• Written and spoken communication in Portuguese.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an international NGO is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the local language (referring to the project implementation areas).

EMPLOYER STATEMENT ON EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pathfinder provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, irrespective of race, colour, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve, as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that causes harm to children, young people, adults, as well as our employees and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, and exploitation. All individuals we hire must comply with our policies, including reporting any suspected or known violations of policies. By applying, the applicant acknowledges that they will undergo various checks intended to verify their suitability to work with us.

Qualifications

Skills

• Preferred
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Teams.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
  • Basic proficiency in English.
  • Advanced proficiency in Portuguese.

Behaviours

• Preferred
  • Detail-Oriented: Capable of performing a task with all the necessary details to execute it well.
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates originality in thinking.
  • Loyal: Demonstrates steady and unwavering support for a cause.
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Motivations

• Preferred
  • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by enjoying enough time for work and personal interests.
  • Job Stability: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that their job is secure.
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when given the ability to set their schedule and goals.
  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
  • Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by praise from colleagues.

Education

• Required
  • High School or higher in Other or a related field.

Experience

• Preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience working as a driver in an organisation.

Licences and Certifications

• Preferred
  • Class D Driver’s Licence.
  • Class C Driver’s Licence.
  • Class B Driver’s Licence.
  • Class A Driver’s Licence.