Driver

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall management of the Finance and Administration Manager, the Driver will:

• Transport staff in a safe and responsible manner when and where required by project needs.
• Use the project vehicle in a manner consistent with ECODIT policies and procedures.
• Maintain project vehicle, including washing and cleaning, as well as routine maintenance such as fueling; checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, and other vehicle items.
• Ensure availability of complete vehicle tools, fire extinguisher and first aid kit in the vehicle at all times.
• Plan and ensure that periodical vehicle maintenance and/or repairs are timely completed, and insurance is timely renewed.
• Ensure periodical mandatory mechanical inspection are conducted on time and mechanical fees are settled within the deadlines.
• Assist in other office work such as dispatch and delivery of official letters, follow up with the courier and post services (when required), submission of tax/NSSF declarations (when required), cheque and cash deposit and withdrawal from the bank.
• Maintain an up to date driver log book, including a record of mileage driven, fuel consumed and servicing done.
• Report all accidental damage to the vehicle or any other security situation that might arise as soon as possible to the Manager.
• Assist in small procurement like getting quotations and purchase of office supplies (grocery, stationary, training materials...), simple maintenance and repairs needed for the office, and similar services (when required).

Requested qualifications:

• Valid Lebanese Driving License.
• Several years of professional driving experience.
• Experience of minimum one year in the field of Logistics, a plus.
• Work experience of minimum 1 year in a similar position on a USAID funded project, a plus.
• Experience / instinct for reacting in emergency and security situations.
• Basic car maintenance knowledge.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local areas in Lebanon and familiarity with GPS systems (like google map).
• Autonomy and Flexibility.