Project Driver

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Civil Society Organizations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA)

POSITION: PROJECT DRIVER

Location: Mangochi

OVERVIEW 

The Civil Society Organizations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) is a coalition of over 110 civil society organizations, comprising both local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), working to ensure sustained improvements in nutrition in Malawi and to support the Government’s efforts to scale up nutrition interventions across the country.

About the Project

The Nutrition Smart Community (NSC) is a project that began in 2022 and is being implemented by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) in three African countries: Malawi, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. In Malawi, WHH is implementing the project in partnership with CSONA and the Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology.

The overall goal of the project is to improve food security in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Sierra Leone, thereby contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and global nutrition targets. At the regional level, the project seeks to ensure that local governments recognize the sustainable impact of multisectoral approaches to hunger reduction and assume greater responsibility in the collective fight against hunger.

Job Title: Project Driver  

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager  

Location: Mangochi  

Job Purpose: To Provide services of transport requirements for CSONA’s operations and driving project staff  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Ensuring that organisational vehicles are maintained in good condition to provide safe, reliable, and timely transport services.

Ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy at all times by coordinating routine servicing, repairs, maintenance, insurance renewals, Certificates of Fitness (COF), and vehicle tax compliance.

Ensuring the cleanliness of all organisational vehicles on a daily basis, both inside and out.

Promptly reporting any vehicle faults, damages, accidents, or mechanical issues to management.

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Image 2 - Duties & How to Apply

Providing safe and efficient transportation for staff, partners, and visitors to meetings, field activities, and other official assignments.

Assisting with office errands and providing logistical support for staff travel and project implementation activities.

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required

The successful candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).

A valid and relevant professional driving licence, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience driving organisational vehicles.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Experience in maintaining and completing vehicle logbooks accurately.

Possession of a valid Defensive Driving Certificate will be an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested candidate should submit application letter, 2 paged CV and copies of driving license and MSCE Certificate to the following email address: csonajobs@gmail.com . Applications should be addressed to the National Coordinator, P.O. Box 1697, Lilongwe. Please ensure that your application clearly states your full name and the position you are applying for, "Project Driver," in the subject line.

Deadline for receiving these applications is 19th July 2026 at 4:30pm. Submissions should only be done via email provided. Late submissions will not be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

CSONA is an equal opportunity employer and everyone is encouraged to apply.