Job Announcement for A Driver
Lao National
The predecessor of the Lao Microfinance Association (LMFA), the Microfinance Working Group for the Lao PDR (MFWG), was founded in May 2007 by a group of microfinance practitioners as an informal platform to exchange experiences, represent microfinance sector interests and coordinate donor activities. In October 2013, the MFWG obtained its temporary license as a non-profit association (NPA) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA). As a consequence, its name changed to Microfinance Association (LMFA). LMFA got its permanent license by middle of August 2018. MFA works under the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), Financial Institutions Supervision Department (FISD).
LMFA is promoting financial inclusion for low-income populations through consolidation and professionalization of the country’s inclusive finance sector. LMFA is currently working with ADA and Lux-development to strengthen village financial institutions through a process of formalization and capacity building in 3 provinces: Bokeo, Vientiane and Bolikhamxay. With this objective, the LMFA is currently looking for a Driver.
Starting Date: As soon as possible until 31 December 2021 (extension possible)
Working Place: Vientiane Capital
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles
- be able to travel in bad road condition, in rural areas and mountain areas
- regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
- taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations
- running official errands, e.g sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies
- assisting with other office work
- helps with transporting goods
- cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly
- Checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly, headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
- is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance
- calculates monthly petrol, oil and lubricant consumption for the daily cash fund and for forwarding monthly vouchers to cost accounting
- reports need for service and carries out minor repairs
- immediately reports all involvement of the vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle fittings
- uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers
- assists other colleagues as needed if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request
- Required qualifications, competences and experience
- secondary school education
- holds a valid driver’s licence
- at least 3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
- no major accidents in the past 3 years
- good knowledge of English language
- discipline and punctuality
- resilience and patience
- familiarity with Vientiane city, Bolikhamxay, Vientiane and Bokeo provinces
- appropriate appearance and attire, friendly manner with all passengers
- willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
- Report to Admin/HR/Finance
Interested applicants should submit a full application to: Lao Microfinance Association (LMFA)
Unit 14, Amone Village, Saysettha District, P.O. Box: 4030, Vientiane Capital, Lao P D R
Email: job@laomfa.local , Web: www.laomfa.local Office Tel: +856 30 9481265
Only shortlisted will be notified. Application closing date is 20.03.2020