Driver

Objective 1: Vehicle use and maintenance

• Operate the vehicle in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
• Drive the vehicle according to the relevant country legislation as well as MAGNA’s policies
• Fill in the log-book according to MAGNA’s procedures
• Clean the vehicle as scheduled and/or required by line supervisor
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks of the assigned vehicle, perform weekly check according to MAGNA’s logbook and refill when necessary to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions; immediately inform his/her line manager of any problems
• Clean the vehicle as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving license are valid and in the vehicle
• Ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, ensure that the goods have the necessary documents and guarantee the safety of the goods in his/her vehicle
• Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensure non-MAGNA staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle
• Carry out a hand over if another uses the vehicle according to MAGNA’s procedures

Objective 2: Security in the vehicle

• Ensure the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, respecting speed limits and traffic rules in the country and on MAGNA’s procedures in order to avoid car accidents
• Know and respect the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks; ensure all passengers know and respect this rules too
• Wear a seat belt at all times and make sure that all passengers follow this rule
• Immediately inform the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods, and follow the established procedure
• Before each journey, check that all vehicle documentation, a break-down kit and other safety equipment is on-board and that the communication equipment is in good working order
• Ensure that there is enough fuel for each trip
• Ensure that MAGNA visibility is available on-board the vehicle
• Stay close to the vehicle and be available at all times and park it in a suitable place on a ‘ready to leave’ position
• Ensure that passengers and vehicle return to the base before nightfall
• Do not carry passengers carrying arms or wearing military uniform

Objective 3: Communication / Movement Monitoring

• Before any field movement, carry out a security check on the status of the area and the road
• Keep the Security Responsible of the base informed by phone of the vehicles movements, tracking before departure and upon arrival
• Follow the location of teams in the field, report to Security Responsible any information regarding their safety
• Facilitate the proper circulation of security information on the mission
• Promote MAGNA’s Charter and Ethical code
• Write the indent report document when necessary

Objective 4: Other responsibilities

• Support the mobile medical team by setting the space for the delivery of activities, including assembling and disassemble the tent
• Assist in any other duty required by his/her line supervisor
• On request, participate in meetings (donor, authorities, NGO forum…) and workshops relating to his/her field of activity and write up minutes to his/her line supervisor
• Maintain internal & external relationships with other NGOs, authorities and other partners upon request of his/her line supervisor