Driver - Immediate Hire - Beirut

Summary: The driver will be provided with a vehicle during working hours and is responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle in his possession to ensure optimal performance and cleanliness when the vehicle is in use for HA. The Driver is responsible for safe transport of staff and international visitors to and from meetings and field locations in Beirut and throughout Lebanon. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Drive HA vehicles safely
Transport mail/items with due care
May be asked to support in logistics and procurement (Driver will be trained by DFA)
Prepare monthly driver report
Transport local and international staff
Communicate with supervisor regarding all trips
Maintain high level of confidentiality
Familiar with all Lebanese roads and alternate routes

Remains calm should the situation become dangerous
May serve as an English/Arabic translator for non-Arabic speaking staff

 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:    
 
The Driver must: drive safely, carefully and defensively, following traffic rules and regulation; transport all HA staff and visitors safely and on time; clean and maintain the interior and exterior of vehicles regularly and replenish fuel, oil and lubricants upon need; ensure that the vehicle has proper tools in case of roadside problem.
 
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 

Education and/or Experience: Good driving skills and confidence on the roads. Must possess a valid driving license at all times and ensure that the license is renewed when necessary
Language Skills:  Must have written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic, French is a plus.
Communication Skills: Listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions and feedback.

 
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
The employee is regularly required to drive, sit, stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.