Reports to: Finance + Administration Officer
Department: Operations / Administration
Position classification: Full-time, project-based / fixed-term, subject to project requirements.
Location: Lusaka, with regular travel to Musokotwane Chiefdom and Nyawa Chiefdom, Kazungula District, Southern Province
COMPANY INFORMATION
We believe the social foundation of basic human needs can be met for all people within the Earth’s ecological limits. By collaborating with communities to restore degraded environments and protect essential ecosystems, we foster a resilient foundation that supports both people and planet, recognizing the health of both are inseparable and interdependent. Our work de-risks the future by designing and implementing holistic systems that address the foundational needs of people, restores essential biodiversity, and directly impacts the effects of climate change through collaboration with local stakeholders, regional authorities, and global partners.
Eden: People+Planet is implementing the Musokotwane–Nyawa Afforestation, Revegetation and Reforestation (ARR) Carbon Project in Musokotwane and Nyawa Chiefdoms of Kazungula District, Southern Province. The project seeks to support communities in sustainable forest management, restoration, and conservation while strengthening community participation, local governance structures, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Driver supports Eden: People+Planet’s work by safely and reliably transporting staff, visitors, materials, and equipment to the communities and project sites where they are needed. The role provides professional driving services, keeps assigned vehicles in good working condition, and supports office and field logistics, including regular travel to rural project areas. Through dependable transportation, the Driver helps enable effective project delivery.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safe + Reliable Transportation: Safely transport authorised passengers, materials, and equipment to project sites, meetings, airports, and other approved destinations. Assist with loading and unloading when required.
- Road Safety + Compliance: Follow traffic laws, vehicle-use requirements, and Eden safety procedures. Use defensive driving practices and prioritise the safety of passengers, pedestrians, cargo, and vehicles.
- Journey Planning + Field Travel: Plan routes based on road, weather, traffic, fuel, security, and site conditions. Travel regularly to rural and remote project locations, including on rough or off-road terrain and with overnight stays when required.
- Vehicle Care + Maintenance: Conduct routine vehicle and safety checks, keep assigned vehicles clean and secure, support scheduled servicing, and promptly report faults or maintenance needs.
- Vehicle Records + Documentation: Maintain accurate trip, mileage, fuel, service, repair, and incident records. Monitor required vehicle documents and alert the supervisor before they expire.
- Logistical Support: Collect and deliver documents, supplies, and equipment. Support project logistics, procurement collections, meeting set-up, and other reasonable operational tasks.
- Communication + Coordination: Coordinate transport schedules and promptly communicate delays, route changes, vehicle issues, or field conditions affecting travel.
- Incident Reporting: Immediately report accidents, breakdowns, vehicle damage, or security concerns. Follow emergency procedures and complete required documentation.
- Confidentiality + Professional Conduct: Protect confidential information and represent Eden professionally and respectfully in all interactions.
- Collaboration + Other Duties: Participate in required safety training and carry out other reasonable duties supporting Eden's operations and projects.
EDUCATION + WORK EXPERIENCE
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent; relevant vocational training is an advantage.
- Valid Zambian driver's licence appropriate for the vehicles operated, with a clean and safe driving record.
- Minimum five (5) years of professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO, development project, or field-based organisation.
- Experience driving on paved, unpaved, rural, and difficult roads; 4x4 or off-road driving experience is strongly preferred.
- Defensive or advanced driving training or certification is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safety inspections.
- Experience supporting field operations or project logistics is preferred.
- Ability to maintain vehicle logbooks, trip records, fuel records, and related documentation.
SKILLS + ATTRIBUTES
- Consistently upholds the Eden Ethos and conduct standards in all professional interactions.
- Strong defensive driving skills and sound judgement in changing road, weather, security, and field conditions.
- Able to operate vehicles safely on rough, remote, and off-road terrain.
- Able to conduct routine vehicle checks and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Strong journey planning, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
- Clear, polite, and professional communication skills; courteous and helpful when supporting passengers and colleagues.
- Reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and discreet; able to adapt to changing schedules, extended travel, and work outside standard hours when required.
- Able to use maps, navigation tools, phones, and basic recordkeeping systems.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Work Environment: The role involves regular driving between offices, project sites (in Musokotwane and Nyawa Chiefdoms), communities, suppliers, and other locations. Field facilities may be basic.
- Work Schedule: Full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), with flexibility for early starts, extended journeys, weekend work, and changing field schedules.
- Physical Requirements: Requires prolonged driving and occasional loading, unloading, or carrying of lightweight to moderately weighted materials. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabilities.
- Travel: Frequent travel to rural and remote project sites is required, including long-distance driving, difficult roads, and occasional overnight stays.
- Safety + Requirements: Must comply with all organisational safety, safeguarding, security, vehicle-use, and travel procedures. Must be legally eligible to live and work in Zambia; Eden is unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
Disclaimer: This document outlines primary duties but may not cover all responsibilities or conditions. Eden may assign extra tasks or modify roles for business needs or employee accommodation, per applicable law.
Eden is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team representing a variety of backgrounds, viewpoints, and skills. Candidate selection is based on technical qualifications and position requirements; employment will not commence until applicable background and reference checks are completed.
Safeguarding: Eden holds strict safeguarding principles and does not tolerate behaviors that harm others, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and other injustices. Employees are expected to abide by company policies.
