DRIVER (3 POSITIONS)

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OVERVIEWMédecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the local community in Cervical Cancer projects in Blantyre districts.MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office.Main Purpose of the Position: Performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and MSF security rules, in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service.Type of Contract: 6 MonthsStart Date: November 2026Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th October 2026, at 11:59POSITION: DRIVER (3 POSITIONS)JOB TYPE: Fixed Contract (6 Months)KEY REQUIREMENTSRequirements:Education: High School certificate, Valid driving licence. Good knowledge of country roads.Experience:Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience.Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4×4, boats, motorbikes, etc.).Desirable in MSF or other NGOs.Good knowledge of Blantyre and Chiradzulu District Roads.Language: Fluent in English and the local language.Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation L1, Teamwork and Cooperation L1, Behavioural Flexibility L1, Commitment to MSF Principles L1, Stress Management L2.Skills: Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics. Good knowledge of mission area roads.Documents to provide: Cover letter, Updated CV, ID Copy and relevant certificates.JOB SUMMARYChecking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect condition. Carrying out a handover if another uses the vehicle.Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring non-MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle.Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents.Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving licence are valid and in the vehicle.Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules.HOW TO APPLYApplicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through:Hand delivery at: The Cervical Cancer Project Office in Sunnyside, Plot No. BW 496, Smythe Road, BlantyreOr by post: P.O. BOX 2736, BLANTYREEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATIONMSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.SAFE RECRUITMENTMSF is committed to applying safe recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization and its beneficiaries.FRAUD PREVENTIONMSF does not charge any application, recruitment or training fees. If you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and report this immediately to the MSF administration at msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

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Apply by email: msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org