Job Description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

This is a 6 months fixed term opportunity under our WFP Caledonia Urban Cash Assistance Program based in Harare. We need the prospective person to start by the 18th of December 2023. Interviews to be held in the week of the 11th of December 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Role:
Oxfam GB is looking for a Driver to drive Oxfam vehicles in a responsible manner ensuring the safety of both the passengers and the vehicles and to perform a variety of associated tasks delivering a superior level of service and support.

Qualifications and Experience

What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will have :

Essential:

Significant experience driving vehicles and passengers
A full drivers licence with excellent knowledge of Zimbabwean road rules and regulations
Knowledge of and experience driving in remote and difficult locations and under unusual driving conditions
Good knowledge of Zimbabwean places, roads and road conditions. Easily able to navigate from one location to another
Good knowledge of basic vehicle operation and ability to undertake basic maintenance and running repairs if in remote locations, such as oil changes, tyre changes, replacing fan belts etc
A critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and staff and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards
Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional, calm and pleasant manner
Good organisational and personal management skills, with ability respond quickly and accurately to queries and issues
Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams. Willing to put in extra hours to help out colleagues when required, including after hours and at weekends
Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and diversity and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.

Desirable:

Current defence driving certificate or other advanced driving qualification
Radio operation experience
First aid skills and knowledge
Fluency in spoken local languages

How to Apply

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5 Tips for a successful application

CV Structuring: Structure your CV to highlight your practical experience in driving under challenging conditions, showcasing knowledge in Zimbabwean road rules, basic vehicle maintenance and navigation. In my experience, this helps emphasize the relevant expertise required for the role.
Emphasize Service-Oriented Skills: Position your personal management and organisational skills towards the start of your CV. What I've noticed over time is that these skills are integral for demonstrating a candidate's ability to offer superior service levels, a key aspect in this role.
Address Feminist Principles/Values: Ensure you align your personal beliefs and achievements to Oxfam's feminist principles and inclusion values. This can be showcased in your professional summary or cover letter.
Highlight Teamwork: Prominently highlight instances that reflect your experience as a cooperative team member willing to put in extra hours to help colleagues.
Project A Professional Image: Oxfam expects the driver to represent them professionally. Highlight your interpersonal skills in your CV and cover letter.

5 Areas of the job listing applicants must take greater note of

Interview Date: The organization intends to conduct interviews in the week of 11th December 2023. Prepare and make necessary arrangements.
Start Date: Applicants must be ready to start by 18th December 2023.
Desirable skills: Skills like current defense driving certificate, radio operation experience, first aid skills, and fluency in local languages could give an edge. Even if you lack these, look into acquiring them while applying.
Application Method: The application process is online. Click to apply through the stated link.
Commitment towards Oxfam's mission: In my experience, showing active commitment to promoting gender equity, diversity and the interests of marginalized people is greatly appreciated by NGOs like Oxfam.

Top 3 ways to stand out in a flooded candidate pool

Demonstrate Alignment With Oxfam's Mission: Share experiences or aspirations that align with Oxfam's objective of ending poverty.
Illustrate Extra Milestones: Highlight times when you've gone above and beyond your assigned duties, especially those including assisting colleagues in off-hours.
Proficiency in Local Languages: Given the Zimbabwean context, proficiency in local languages can distinguish you in a pool of applicants.

3 important things often missed by novice applicants

Adherence to Time and Budget Constraints: Novice applicants often overlook the crucial indication in the listing about delivering results within time and budget constraints.
Good Navigation Skills: The organization requires someone with good knowledge of Zimbabwean places. This could be missed by those focusing solely on driving skills.
Responsiveness: The listing states that the candidate should be able to respond quickly and accurately to queries. This quality often distinguishes a competent professional from a novice.

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