The Office of the Ombudsman is a public body established under the Republic of Malawi Constitution. Section 123 of the Constitution accords the Office of the Ombudsman the mandate to investigate any and all cases where it is alleged that a person has suffered an injustice and it does not appear that there is any remedy reasonably available by way of proceedings in a court, or by way of appeal from a court, or where there is no other practicable remedy.

The Office of the Ombudsman is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Job title : Motor Vehicle Driver

Grade : OMB12

Reporting to : Head Motor Vehicle Driver (OMB11)

Duty Station : Lilongwe, and Mzuzu

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Driving vehicles on official errands;
2. Loading or unloading baggage, documents or goods;
3. Maintaining log books for each trip, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and greasing;
4. Reporting vehicle breakdowns or accidents following the laid down steps;
5. Maintaining schedules of Road Tax, and Insurance for vehicles and informing administration when renewal is due;
6. Carrying routine and day to day care and minor maintenance of official vehicles; and
7. Performing any other duties relevant to the post.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Malawi Schools Certificate Education (MSCE);
2. A valid Driving Licence, and
3. At least 2years experience.

Required Competencies and attributes

1. Driving skills,
2. Good personal qualities,
3. Cooperative and flexible character,
4. Sober and mature character,
5. Basic mechanic skills,
6. Communication skills,
7. Customer care skill.

Method of application:
Interested candidates should submit applications attaching a Curriculum Vitae, including three traceable referees and copies of certificates, to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 30th April, 2025.

The Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsman
St. Martin’s House
City Centre
Private Bag 348
LILONGWE 3.

The applications should be emailed to

vacancy@ombudsmanmalawi.org

PLEASE INDICATE ON THE ENVELOPE THE POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

“THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”