Driver

Job Summary   To safely drive and ensure proper maintenance of Concern vehicles as per Concern Transport Regulations.  This includes ensuring vehicle is only used for official trips; maintaining vehicle log books; ensuring regular vehicle servicing is carried out; liaising with relevant vehicle hire company; reporting of any fault or accident involving the vehicle; supervising any vehicle repairs; keeping vehicle clean and tidy; and ensuring all passengers and cargo are carried safely.     Duties and Responsibilities   To safely drive Concern’s rented vehicles for official trips following official procedures. To drive defensively and according to all Lebanese traffic laws and regulations To make vehicle available as required for field trips or within city area and be responsible for presenting log sheet for the user to record official journey. To report any technical fault in the vehicle, supervise the repairs/maintenance work as required. Immediately report any accident or security incident/risk to supervisor Complete accident and incident reports accurately and in a timely fashion Sign and reconcile log books as required To be responsible for the security of the vehicle on duty and to ensure no unauthorized person drives official vehicles. To fasten seat belt in the vehicle and ensure passenger in the vehicle also fasten seat belts whilst driving. Maintain records of any official purchases including accurate receipts To clean the vehicle on regular basis Ensure vehicle is serviced on time Liaise with relevant vehicle hire company as appropriate Other appropriate tasks that support the work of Concern in Lebanon as requested To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct. Perform routine and timely check of vehicle roadworthiness as per following checklist, unless these are carried out by hire company: change motor oil and oil filter change fuel filter check oil level in manual transmission, transfer and differential gear check brake conditions including pads, discs and other brake components check clean-air filter check brake-, power steering- and clutch fluids check fan belt grease all greasing points check condition of spare wheel and jack check condition of vehicle fire Extinguisher maintain First Aid Kit in vehicle   Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required Must have a valid driving license and clean driving record Must have at least five years driving experience including experience of driving 4 wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain. Must be familiar with defensive driving techniques and project area Literate in Arabic Written and spoken English is highly desirable Technical diploma in vehicle repair and maintenance is desirable. Willing to work in the field as per need of the project activities including occasional overnight stays away from home base Non-judgmental attitude and respect for Concern’s beneficiaries, other staff and people that Concern deals with Commitment to humanitarian principles and values Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices       Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy   Concern Worldwide has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected from them. In this context staff have the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.   Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment.   Any breach of Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme Participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.   Counter Terrorism Policy   ‘Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.  Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).    ‘Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) withConcern Worldwidewill not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant.  For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.   By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.’