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Background 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. Our 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. Our 4 000 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development. Our teams in the field implement some 380 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion. Functions General principles Wear proper clothes to appear in a good manner Never forgot that you are ACTED representative, and as such be always polite, professional and resourceful Always carry the mobile with you, so you can be contacted at any time during duty time or urgent matters need during vacation. Check that the Logbook and the mileage are matching Check that the Logbook is filled correctly (and signed) for the previous day When Drivers are informed about Pick and drop of ACTED staff/Guest at airports and borders, they need to make sure they have details such as: - Full Name - Port of arrival (border/airport) - Arrival Means (car for border/Flight details for airport pickups) - Arrival Time - Pick up point Check that the Logbook is filled correctly (and signed) for the previous day Drivers must inform/record their movement in the Car Follow up. (car user/Destination/departure time/Arrival time) Assist in collecting quotations requested by Country Logistics Manager Participate in any necessary assistance requested by Country Logistics Manager Maintenance   Adjust the seat, mirrors and check safety belt During the handover of the car, check every day -   The lights and indicators -   The vehicle appearance -   The state of each tire (flat?) Check every week, on Monday: -     The level of oil -     The level of water -     Content of the first aid kit -     State of the spare tire -     State of the extinguisher Make sure that the fuel is enough for your trip at least Report any malfunction to the logistician immediately in writing. Update daily the log-book for each trip (km start - km stop - hour departure time - hour arrival to destination) get it signed by Passenger. Ensure you have spare tire in a good condition (every evening) Ensure you have standard mechanical tools at your car, to maintain your car during a journey.   Safety and Security The safety of passengers is your main responsibility. Ask all of them to fasten their seat belt (including back seated passengers), before starting the vehicle Responsible to respect and obey Traffic Rule and Regulations. Respect the speed limits, and reduce the vehicle speed when you reach places like markets, schools, worship places, etc... Keep a reasonable distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you Respect traffic lights, and give priority in circles or after stop signs Respect the travel timing. It’s the driver’s responsibility to alert the passenger about the time needed for each journey. If the passenger is late, it’s NOT the driver responsibility to arrive on time Ensure you always carry Water bottles ( min. 3-4 litter for 2 person) when you need go to remote areas (borders.. or long journeys) You may need to remind the passenger that it’s not your fault in case being late Don’t ever leave the vehicle open and the keys inside, even for a short period of time Don’t allow strangers or unauthorized persons to use the vehicle Report any incident or accident immediately to the Logistician. Use the accident report to declare any accident After dropping a passenger, the driver is responsible to check that nothing was forgotten inside the vehicle Clean the vehicle by the end of the day