IR/INT/EXT/VN/019.18
June 21, 2018
Job Title: Driver
Report to: Regional Coordinator
Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Jigjiga
Duration: Six months with possible extension
Salary : As per the organization scale
Introduction
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Jigjiga Afar Regional State; Ewa, Gulina & Awra and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, the driver shall be responsible for the safety and security of the passengers and the care and operation of the vehicle.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vehicle operation
1. Drive and maintain the vehicle in a professional, conscious and safe manner obeying the local road traffic laws.
2. Ensure that at all times the vehicle is equipped with the correct tools and spare parts (functioning jack, a spade, an approved tool kit, a spare wheel with a properly inflated tyre and an approved first aid kit)
3. Ensures that he/she has a valid driving license all time and ensures that a copy of the car paper and radio license is in the car.
4. Ensure that vehicles are checked daily and weekly, and that they are correctly maintained.
5. Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean, inside and outside, at all times and that the organization stickers are visible.
6. Ensuring that no unauthorized personnel, no military personnel, no harmful weapon including gun, stick, knife, spear, any explosive materials, Chat, drugs on board.
7. Distribute different letters, packages to and from project office and to other partners
8. Assist office in coordinating field visits.
9. Assist project officers in vehicle management.
10. Ensuring to leave the compound with authorized paper and passenger list/clearance for goods for clearly stated reason.
11. Perform other duties as required.
Communication
Security
Reporting
Required Qualification and Experience
1. Complete of secondary education, 3rd grade valid driving license, 2 years of previous related work experience with non-governmental organizations.
2. Excellent oral and written communications in English and Somali language are mandatory.
3. Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
4. Basic working knowledge of IR operational area.
5. Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief.
6. Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
7. Commitment to IRE equal opportunity policy.