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    This document provides a job description for a temporary Driver & Logistics Assistant position with Peace Corps/Mozambique. The position is based in Namaacha and reports to the Training Manager and Training Logistics Coordinator. Major duties include driving staff and trainees to locations in and around Namaacha, maintaining vehicles, and providing logistical support for training events including procuring supplies and equipment. Applicants must have a secondary school education, at least 5 years of experience as a driver and 3 years of experience with logistics and event support. Fluency in Portuguese is required and English is preferred. The contract period is from June-November 2024.

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    This document provides a job description for a temporary Driver & Logistics Assistant position with Peace Corps/Mozambique. The position is based in Namaacha and reports to the Training Manager and Training Logistics Coordinator. Major duties include driving staff and trainees to locations in and around Namaacha, maintaining vehicles, and providing logistical support for training events including procuring supplies and equipment. Applicants must have a secondary school education, at least 5 years of experience as a driver and 3 years of experience with logistics and event support. Fluency in Portuguese is required and English is preferred. The contract period is from June-November 2024.

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    This document provides a job description for a temporary Driver & Logistics Assistant position with Peace Corps/Mozambique. The position is based in Namaacha and reports to the Training Manager and Training Logistics Coordinator. Major duties include driving staff and trainees to locations in and around Namaacha, maintaining vehicles, and providing logistical support for training events including procuring supplies and equipment. Applicants must have a secondary school education, at least 5 years of experience as a driver and 3 years of experience with logistics and event support. Fluency in Portuguese is required and English is preferred. The contract period is from June-November 2024.

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    This document provides a job description for a temporary Driver & Logistics Assistant position with Peace Corps/Mozambique. The position is based in Namaacha and reports to the Training Manager and Training Logistics Coordinator. Major duties include driving staff and trainees to locations in and around Namaacha, maintaining vehicles, and providing logistical support for training events including procuring supplies and equipment. Applicants must have a secondary school education, at least 5 years of experience as a driver and 3 years of experience with logistics and event support. Fluency in Portuguese is required and English is preferred. The contract period is from June-November 2024.

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    PEACE CORPS/MOZAMBIQUE

    TEMPORARY DRIVER & LOGISTICS ASSISTANT

    Reports To: Training Manager (TM) & Training Logistics Coordinator (TLC)

    Coordinates with: TM, (TLC) and Housing Coordinator (HC)

    Evaluated By: Training Manager (TM) & Training Logistics Coordinator (TLC)

    Duty station: Training Center in Namaacha

    BACKGROUND

    The Peace Corps (PC) is an independent United States Government agency which collaborates with
    the Mozambican Government to provide Volunteers in areas such as health and education. Prior to
    their placement in communities and schools, trainees participate in a 11 week pre-service training
    program (PST) that provides them with the basis for their service in Mozambique. The PST consists of
    learning Portuguese language, local language, Mozambican culture, technical training, orientation to
    health/safety issues in Mozambique, community integration and development, and living with
    Mozambican host families.

    BASIC FUNCTION

    This position is based in Namaacha. Under the immediate Supervision of Training Logistics Coordinator
    and Training Manager . The Driver/Logistics Assistant will transport staff, PCVs and PCTs to and in
    Namaacha on a daily basis. S/he assures that vehicles are properly maintained and operated according
    to Peace Corps and USG guidelines and to manufacturer specifications. As an important member of the
    Peace Corps training team, the PST Driver and Logistics Assistant is responsible for logistical support
    related to all training events, including the preparation of events, training hub locations, and houses for
    Trainee homestay families, and procurement and inventory of supplies, books, furniture and equipment.
    S/he will perform other logistical duties as stated below. This is a temporary assignment for the
    contracted period only.

    Estimated Dates of Contract: June 24, 2024 – November 29, 2024

    July 22, 2024 – November 29, 2024


    Duty Station: Namaacha, Mozambique

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Driving
    • Provides transportation for staff to/from the Namaacha office, within Namaacha, and to other
    destinations as required.
    • Performs checks of the vehicle in accordance with Peace Corps requirements. Ensures vehicle
    logs are accurately maintained and vehicle is kept clean inside and out.
    • Notifies General Services Officer about upcoming required maintenance check-ups and
    problems.
    • Ensures safety of the vehicle from vandalism and theft and drives vehicle throughout
    Mozambique as directed by the supervisor.
    • Provides driving services in a courteous, timely and safe manner in accordance with all
    Mozambican traffic regulations.
    • Reports all traffic incidents to the General Services Manager and Training Manager.
    • Ensures that all individuals in the vehicle occupying seats are using safety belts before moving
    the vehicle.
    • Ensures that non-PC passengers traveling in the vehicle for official reasons complete the
    Passenger Liability Waiver.
    • Completes the Daily Vehicle log in accordance with Manual Section 527.
    • Performs other tasks as assigned by the General Service Office (GSO) or Training Manager,
    including back-up support for other staff members, based in Peace Corps/Mozambique Maputo
    office.
    • Performs maintenance checks on generator at the Namaacha office.
    • Prepares and sends to GSM the Fuel & Vehicle Maintenance Report on Weekly basis.

    Logistics
    • Provides assistance in locating, purchasing, moving, loading and unloading, cleaning and sorting
    expendable and non-expendable equipment for the Namaacha office and training hubs.
    • Supports the distribution of materials between training hubs (library, technical equipment,
    housing materials for homestays).
    • Provides assistance with the organization of material necessary for language classes and
    technical sessions; ensures that equipment is distributed where the classes will take place.
    • Be responsible for the Sound System assembly and disassembly where necessary.
    • Provides support to Namaacha office and PST staff during emergencies and all events during the
    training program. Be available for any urgent requests in Namaacha as well as in Maputo (day or
    night).
    • Supports logistics in the control of cleaning staff, guards and security.
    • Performs other services as requested by staff to maintain the smooth, safe and efficient
    operation of the Peace Corps program and particularly PST.

    Other Duties
    • Work with other staff to ensure that libraries and hubs are ready for the daily sections.
    • Perform any other tasks as required.
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

    • Completion of Secondary School Education


    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chauffeur driver.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with logistics support to events, procurement and inventory of
    supplies, furniture and equipment.
    • Valid Mozambican Professional driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years and a clean driving.
    record. Ability to pass a driving test and medical certification.
    • Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

    • Prior experience working with international development organizations.


    • Fluent in English.

    How to Apply
    Applicants should submit applications early, not waiting for the deadline, as application packages must be
    complete, submitted, and received by the closing date/time to be considered. There are no exceptions.
    1. Submit a complete application electronically in one email to [email protected] with the
    subject line including: “Driver & Logistics Assistant + your full name”.
    2. Attach all required and any supporting documentation. Required documentation is listed in the
    Required Documents Section.
    3. Emails which require documents to be downloaded from a cloud service will not be accepted.
    Examples include Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud service
    4. Send the email before 11:59 PM on the closing date of this announcement.
    5. Submit all documents in one email, if possible. Peace Corps does not accept attachments which
    exceed a combined total size of 20MB.

    The deadline for submitting applications is 23:59 CAT on Friday, 15 March 2024.

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