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TechnoServe ZimbabweAdministration Assistant/ Driver
TechnoServe Zimbabwe is currently hiring an Administration Assistant/Driver for its Mutare Office. TechnoServe is a global nonprofit organization that combats poverty by helping people build businesses…
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TechnoServe Zimbabwe is currently hiring an Administration Assistant/Driver for its Mutare Office. TechnoServe is a global nonprofit organization that combats poverty by helping people build businesses and farms in low-income communities. This position involves managing essential administrative tasks while providing safe transportation to support the daily operations of the sub-office. The person in this role will handle driving duties for staff and visitors, transport sensitive materials to various institutions, maintain…
Job Description
TechnoServe Zimbabwe is currently hiring an Administration Assistant/Driver for its Mutare Office. TechnoServe is a global nonprofit organization that combats poverty by helping people build businesses and farms in low-income communities. This position involves managing essential administrative tasks while providing safe transportation to support the daily operations of the sub-office.
The person in this role will handle driving duties for staff and visitors, transport sensitive materials to various institutions, maintain assigned motor vehicles and motorbikes, and assist with front office functions, procurement, and asset tracking. Additionally, the individual will help program managers coordinate gatherings with farmers and stakeholders while collaborating with colleagues to meet project objectives.
This job suits an organized professional who possesses strong driving skills, local geographic knowledge, and administrative capabilities. Candidates must demonstrate integrity, punctuality, and the ability to interact diplomatically with diverse groups. TechnoServe operates as an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and safeguarding staff, partners, and beneficiaries.
Responsibilities
- Drive staff, fellows, officers, and visitors securely to various work locations and residences
- Stay on standby for urgent and routine dispatches, mail runs, and deliveries
- Deliver confidential documents to banks, embassies, and government agencies
- Inspect, service, maintain, clean, and refuel assigned motor vehicles and motorbikes daily
- Manage front office operations, asset tracking, and procurement tasks
- Help program managers coordinate and organize meetings with farmers and stakeholders
- Collaborate with team members to support work plan activities and project goals
Requirements
- Possess a clean Class 4 driver's licence
- Communicate fluently in English and local vernacular languages such as Shona or Ndebele
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of major city street maps in Zimbabwe along with general national geography
- Maintain high standards of integrity, honesty, and teamwork
- Show the ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people
Qualifications
- Minimum of secondary level education
- Hold a college certificate
- Hold an administrative or mechanical qualification
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this position located?
This role is based in the TechnoServe Mutare Office in Zimbabwe.
What are the primary duties of the role?
The incumbent is responsible for driving staff and visitors, delivering confidential documents, maintaining assigned vehicles and motorbikes, assisting with front office management and procurement, and helping coordinate meetings with farmers and stakeholders.
What educational and licensing requirements are necessary?
Applicants must have a minimum of secondary level education and a clean Class 4 driver's licence. College certificates and administrative or mechanical qualifications are listed as added advantages.
Does the posting state the salary?
No, the job posting does not specify the salary for this position.
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