GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Driver and Logistics Officer plays an important role in the operation of the VSF-Suisse Offices by providing the local program team with transportation and logistics support and other related services to facilitate project implementation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive the Project vehicle for the transportation of authorized personnel/programme staff.
Perform support services to the project activities, like delivery of mail, payments, documents and other items.
Support logistics of program’s guests such as hotel reservation and pick-ups/drop-offs.
Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, keeping the vehicle in safe, clean working condition and ensure road-worthiness, and ensure that all necessary action is taken in timely manner in case of involvement in accidents in accordance with the rules and regulations and full respect of local laws.
Maintain the vehicle logbooks in accordance with established administrative procedures.
Perform minor repairs to mechanical equipment such as the Project vehicle and the generator and make arrangements for other repairs when necessary.
Report incidents and violations as per rules and regulations and ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations in the event of an incident are followed.
Drive safely and responsibly at all times.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
At least ten- fifteen years’ experience in driving with sound knowledge of off-road driving techniques in rural communities
Excellent knowledge of dryland’s geography , road networks and communication skill
Ability to perform basic written communication such as maintaining logbook and preparation of purchase orders, etc.
Excellent knowledge of local road traffic regulations
Clean driving record and Valid Drivers’ License
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues
Ability to function as part of a dynamic team
Reliability, honesty and trustworthiness
Ability to exert professional manners at all times and good communication skill with local and international staff
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