Driver

Company Description

Education Development Center (EDC)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.    EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description

Project Description

Higher Education Capacity Development (HECD) program is a five-year activity (2019-2024) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Education Development Center (EDC) in partnership with Florida State University (FSU). EDC will partner and collaborate with higher education institutions (HEIs) to develop strategies that improve the quality of academic programs and help HEIs graduate students who not only graduate with skills that are relevant and in demand in today’s labor market, but also have the ability to adapt and renew themselves as demand changes. 

Position Description

The Driver will provide transportation support to project staff. The Driver maintains project vehicles and log of vehicle use, cleans and follow up on vehicles services timeframe for the well being of the vehicles in conformity with EDC’s Safety and Security Policies.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Driver shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

A high school diploma is required.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 6 months of prior experience as a driver is required.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to work independent with minimal or no supervision.
• Computer literate and basic skills and qualification in motor mechanics are added advantage.
• Proven punctuality and ability to work as part of a team and excellent references a must.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.