Driver - South

 The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria to Lebanon,since May 2011. This assistance has been provided in the form of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (including registration, follow-up and awareness sessions), protection activities, rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of community support projects. DRC is implementing its activities in Southern Lebanon, both directly and through implementing partners, aiming mainly at the provision of non-food items, protection activities, shelter activities and community support projects in coordination with local and international partners. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Driver, to support its activities under the project " Emergency Assistance to Conflict and Displacement Affected Population in Syria and Neighboring Countries”, funded by the European Community Humanitarian Office (ECHO) The driver is expected to represent Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct. Main responsibilities Drives vehicles responsibly according to DRC’s driver manual Understands and follows all traffic rules and regulations. Transports people and ensures that all the passengers are using seatbelts and abiding to DRC cars rules Transports material (making sure that the material & vehicle are not being damaged while stacking) Applying standard procedures in case of accident with a written report to the supervisor Checks car equipment & ensures proper fuelling and cleaning. Ensures that non-DRC staff, needing to travel in DRC vehicles have authorization from the appropriate person. Fills all necessary documents and worksheets related to the fleets, example the logbooks Skills and qualifications Primary school level 2 years experience in a similar function Basic Knowledge of English Lebanese driving license for at least 5 years. Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment Basic mechanical skills Team spirit, flexibility & adaptability Ready to work under pressure Education degree: High School Location: Tyre Working area: Southern Lebanon (Sidon –Jezzine– Tyre –Nabatiyeh – Bent Jbeil – Marjayoun–Hasbaya) with occasional trip to and from Beirut   Starting date: As soon as possible Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. Application: Applications should include a detailed CV. Please forward the application, in English and marked “Driver - Tyre” to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Wed, March 5, 2014. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.