Driver - GIZ Country Office/ACE (2x positions)

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Driver - Country Office

Job Profile

1. Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Formal Qualification:

• holds a valid Lebanese driver’s licence still valid for at least 4 years
• profound knowledge of Lebanese road traffic regulations

Professional experience:

• Minimum 7 years’ work experience as a driver with references (3 years in Lebanon)
• thereof at least 2 years’ experience in working for international cooperation agencies or companies
• no major accidents in the past 7 years

Other knowledge, additional competences:

• very good knowledge of the English and Arabic languages (spoken and written)
• good working knowledge of ITC technologies and related software (e.g., Outlook, internet applications), etc., and computer applications (e.g., MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
• good communication and cooperation skills
• appropriate appearance and attire (friendly manner with all passengers and contacts)
• discipline and punctuality, dedication/commitment, reliability
• willingness to work irregular hours/weekend, and being flexible when needed
• ability to cope with dynamic situations
• experience and ability to act thoughtfully while dealing with unexpected challenges
• team player/ability to cooperate with others
• self-initiative, independent execution of assigned duties
• cooperate with office management duties as per request and availability.

2. Major Responsibilities

1. Driving services

• Prior plan travel routes to determine the most expedient journey.
• Monitor traffic and weather reports to remain updated with road conditions.
• Adjust routes to avoid heavy traffic or road construction, as needed.
• Passenger transport in an official car according to daily requests
• Perform messenger services for the transport of documents and values as per daily request upon request
• Transports of equipment, goods, and luggage as per request
• Record keeping in the car Logbook as per GIZ Rules and the consumption book
• Coordinate and receive updated information on road conditions, accessible routes, and locations in close coordination with the GIZ RMO Unit.
• Drive defensively, observing all traffic regulations in Lebanon and additional rules given by the GIZ RMO-Team

2. Vehicle Management and car maintenance

•  Ensure that all required security and first aid equipment is available in GIZ vehicles, in line with national standards and GIZ regulations.
• Keep driver’s license, vehicle documents, and insurance status updated.
• Perform daily servicing and regular care of GIZ vehicles as per service plans and requirements.
• Conduct routine checks on oil, water, brakes, brake fluid, tyre pressure, battery levels, headlights, and body condition.
• Report the need for servicing and carry out minor repairs when possible.
• Inform the line manager immediately of any restrictions on vehicle availability.
• Keep the vehicle clean and disinfected in accordance with GIZ hygiene standards.
• Report all accidents, including minor ones, as well as any damage, loss, or theft involving the program vehicle or its fittings.

GIZ profile: As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe, with the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries all benefiting from our services. We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party.