Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Logistic officer/assistant, the Driver is responsible for the transportation of ACTED staff and any other assets given to him appropriately, following ACTED safety and security procedures. 

-Transport ACTED staff and assets safely to all destinations given by the line manager.

Duties and Responsibilities :

1: General Responsibilities

•   To transport ACTED staff within all cities, camps, and districts in which ACTED is operating.

•   Regularly update the logbook for each trip (km starts, km stops, hour departure time, hour arrival to destination, etc.); Keep your logbook clean and without many written error/mistakes.

•   To provide true and fair report of the covered distances and used fuel to the line manager.

•   To request from passengers to fill in and sign the logbook for each trip (km start, km stop, hour departure time and hour arrival to destination).

•   To strictly refrain from using the vehicle for private needs or for the transportation of persons not involved in ACTED activities.

•   To keep the vehicle, clean by washing it weekly and to clean the inside of the vehicle daily.

•   Ensure to record each trip on the logbook with the full details (Date, time of the trip, track of the journey, meter reading, passenger’s name & signature, fuel refill & driver’s name/signature)

•   To perform any related duties are performed as and when requested by line manager.

•   To support the logistics in the stock management; handling, receiving, counting and any other tasks assigned by the logistics officer.

2: Passenger Safety

•   To bear security/safety responsibility of the passengers on board.

•   To make sure the seat belts are fastened both driver and passenger(s) while seated.

•   Keep the speed limit of 20 km/h inside Zaatari camp, 40 km/h in cities and 100 km/h while out of cities on highways: respects traffic speed limits/rules while driving all the time. Failing to do so can lead to immediate dismissal.

•   To decrease speed, when necessary, like when: passing in front of a school, when animals are visible crossing the road, playgrounds, villages etc.

•   Check regularly the “first aid kits” and fire extinguishers inside the vehicle and report any problem to Logistics department.

•   To obtain a security clearance prior to departure to the field or another base – when applicable.

•   In case of any accidents, due to ignorance of traffic rules and or high speed, driver will be responsible in front of ACTED and the party who have received possible damages.

•   To be responsible for following security restrictions while traveling (e.g., curfew, avoiding restricted areas).

•   To be responsible for in-time-communication with security or logistics department to inform his and passengers location.

•   To have all the necessary contact information in his vehicles (phone contact) and needs to remember the emergency contact numbers.

•   Load and unload the vehicle, properly and place items inside vehicle with care and safety measures.

•   Note: Failing to follow any of safety rules has immediate reaction as consequence including dismissal.

3: Technical Responsibilities

•   Report immediately any technical failure of vehicle to transport focal point in the logistics department.

•   Keep the vehicle clean and always in good condition.

•   Undertake a check and control of the vehicle on daily basis before starting the engine.

•   Report any defect of vehicle to the Logistic Officer without delays.

•   To maintain his vehicle in a good condition.

•   To carry weekly check of the vehicle and wash his vehicle chassis weekly.

•   To load and unload his vehicle; properly roping down the loading of the vehicle.

•   To check and keep with care the tools, the toolbox, and other materials of the vehicle.

•   To register and check in a Logbook the fuel delivered and the fuel consumption.

•   To perform minor maintenance to his car when needed (fixing/changing flat tires).

•   Check the spare tire of the vehicle is in good condition and not FLAT.

•   If on long missions, ensure to have enough fuel, additional spare tires, and tools

•   To park vehicles at designated and approved locations only during out of working hours.

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        A valid driver’s license required.

·        A good driving record and understanding of auto mechanics required. 

·        Minimum three years of experience.

·        Good physical health required.  

·        Ability to read and write in Arabic.

·        English reading and writing are strongly preferred.

·        A valid driver’s license required, grade 3 or above.