Re-Advert: Driver – Hargeisa, Somaliland

Position:                    DRIVER

Department:           LOGISTICS_UNIT

Direct hierarchy:  Senior Logistics Officer

Location:                  Hargeisa

Starting date:         October 2022

1. Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Their 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the Driver position based in Hargeisa with occasional travels to the field.

1. Position Profile

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Logistics Officer, the driver ensures that ACTED’s staff are driven safely to meetings, workshops, and other work-related destinations; and that the ACTED vehicle under his/her charge is maintained in an optimal working condition.

III. Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide transport to ACTED staff e.g. to and from meetings, field missions, airport etc when needed and ensure highest quality, courteous, efficient services and safe driving for all occupants.
2. Collect and deliver mail, packages, equipment; and maintains records of all deliveries and distributions.
3. Comply, observe the Traffic rules and ACTED’s policies on driving at all times
4. Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements. Fuelling, pre-travel checks, travel docs, vehicle expenses and any other docs and persons traveling for packing instructions and timings.
5. Ensure all vehicle maintenance services are carried out in accordance with set service schedules and checklist duly signed and completed.
6. Submit reports indicating vehicle condition and undertake all repair work assigned properly to meet set standards in readiness for travel. Also to continuously monitor condition of the vehicle assigned to and promptly report to the Senior Logistics Officer in case of any damages, accidents and incidents.
7. Perform operational inspection of vehicle on a regular basis and before and after long trips to include tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and interior.
8. Performs minor repairs, arranges for regular maintenance and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
9. Ensures safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools.
10. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance,

registration, logs, first aid kit, accessories and necessary spare parts are in the assigned vehicle. Also be accountable for them

1. Ensures that, in the event of an accident involving his assigned vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed.
2. Routinely check the assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances and promptly advice the Senior Logistics Officer when renewals are due
3. Report immediately on route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions or otherwise to the Senior Logistics Officer as the situations arises.
4. Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required.
5. Exchanges relevant information and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues and his/her supervisor.
6. When appropriate, undertake other related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or management

Other

1. Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to supervisors and other team members;
2. Participate in AME-related conferences and workshops when possible, and stay up to date with best practices and new knowledge created in the field of AME;
3. Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor