Driver

Position’s mission:

Operate transportation for HI staff and visitors in a safe and courteous manner and maintain safety conditions for HI vehicles. Deliver and distribute goods and materials as needed for program support.

Reporting to: Premises & Fleet Supervisor

Missions / Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Transportation

Activities:

• Transport staff and material as per given schedules and with respect to line manager planning and instruction
• Respect road regulations as well as Handicap procedures with regard to the speed limit and behaviour at checkpoints
• Ensure all passengers respect security rules in the vehicle (seat belts fastened, no smoking…)
• Fill in properly the logbook (movements, fuel refill, maintenance) and keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving license, insurance paper, HI ID card…)
• Ensure all materials transported in the vehicle are properly loaded and secured
• During duty, remain on active standby within close distance of the vehicle
• Immediately report any traffic accident involving the vehicle, issue with authorities, or general information about the road condition to the supervisor
• Know the city plan, especially HI staff houses, INGOs offices, UN offices … and relevant partner’s offices.

Responsibility 2: Vehicle Maintenance

Activities:

• Check his vehicle every day prior to departure (general condition, engine oil, cooling fluid, lights, tires etc…) as well as upon return to the base
• Wash the car when needed and upon request of the line manager
• Undertake minor maintenance (filter cleaning, levels, tire pressure…) and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times
• Ensure fuel refill of the vehicle when requested and properly fill in the necessary documents
• Check the availability in his vehicle of all necessary documents, first aid kit, and security toolbox
• Immediately inform the supervisor in case of any issue with the vehicle
• Record all the maintenance done in the Logbook of the vehicle.

Responsibility 3: Respect of agenda movement

Activities:

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time
• Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to the needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit)
• Pack material received for dispatch, affixes labels, insert material in envelopes and prepare waybills
• Guarantee good loading and unloading of the car and tight the goods in an appropriate way

Responsibility 4: Support to Logistics  

Activities:

• Deliver or pick up material or documents and ensure their transportation
• Participate in the loading and unloading materials from/to vehicles
• Assist in stock management and monthly physical inventories (Consumables, cleaning products and stationeries).
• Assist in Equipment management and yearly physical inventories.
• Assist the logistics team in archiving documents (Printing, filing, scanning …).
• Assist in minor reparation for premises (office, guesthouse, warehouse)
• Perform any other tasks as requested by supervisor

Note that this job description must remain flexible; the list of tasks set out above is not exhaustive and is subject to changes resulting from the diversity of Handicap international activities to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Education:

• Essential: Literacy

Experience:

• Essential: At least 3 years professional driving experience 
• Essential: Having valid public driving license
• Desirable: NGO experience

Language

        -     Essential: Arabic Native

        -     Essential: English language (basic)

Other:

• Writing and communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Stress management
• Understanding the road traffic rules and regulations.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child. Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from woman and persons with disabilities.

Basic salary ranges for the position: Driver is going to be paid according to the experience and to HI salary Grid.

Basic Salary range between 950 -1,050 USD

Closing date: 22-09-2024

Interested candidates send their CV and Public Driving Lisence  to [email protected] with the subject “Driver-24”

Application should include CV and motivation letter. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.