Ambulance Driver

  Vacancy Announcement – UPON FUNDS AVAILABILITY Ambulance Driver (x 2) Handicap International DAM Programme North Lebanon Location: Region of Batroun   Handicap International (HI) is an international solidarity organization headquartered in France (Lyon) taking specific actions in the field of disability, health and humanitarian demining in over 60 countries around the world. It is non-governmental, non-denominational, apolitical and non-profit organization. The Mine Action Program of Handicap International in Lebanon priority is improving the lives of people affected by mines and explosive remnants of war, and the creation of favorable conditions for socio-economic development. This by reducing the threat posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war in affected communities in northern Lebanon, according to the needs and priorities identified by the Lebanese Mine Action Center (LMAC).   Brief description of the post   Activities: -   Driving Handicap International vehicles in support of Field Operations including vehicles fitted with trailer’s and roof rack’s; -   Ensuring vehicles, equipment and ancillaries are maintained in a clean and serviceable condition; -   Conduct a Daily, weekly and Monthly maintenance of vehicles, trailers and ancillaries, -   First parade checks to include: Check levels of Oil, Coolant, Windscreen wash, Power steering fluid, Brake fluid and Fuel; Adhere to all driving laws, regulations, and procedures including HI speed restrictions; -   Drive in a safe and defensive manner; -   Report any vehicle / equipment faults in a timely manner to the Logistic Officer; -   Maintain accurate written records for the daily vehicle log (Mileage and fuel used etc) in accordance with HI procedures on a daily basis; -   Responsible for the safety and welfare of the staff in his vehicle and the equipment transported in the vehicle. -   Any other duties as required by the management,  ensuring a high level of hygiene, clean accommodation areas/ working areas, welfare of the staff and sustaining high performance of all staff for the duration of the project; -   Act a radio man during the operational day for radio checks with the main op’s base.     Candidates’ requirements Qualifications / Experience -       Driving license with date of issuance above one year -       Manual driving expertise -       Experience with similar NGOs are desirable Health -       Good health and physically fit to the job needs. Languages -       Arabic, essential speaking and writing, English desirable but not essential Personal qualities -       Adaptation to specific working conditions, -       Capacity to work in team and autonomously, -       Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team, -       Interest for humanitarian and field work,   Contract’s conditions -       A salary of $ 947 based on HI salary scale, -       Package of advantages to be communicated, according to HI Specific Terms and Conditions of Engagement Duration -        From 15th February until December 2015.   CONTACT: interested candidates may send their resume with a cover letter and copy of ID, with the reference “Driver ” by email recruitment.dam@handicap-international-lb.org or post the envelop with documents to the Administration unit of Handicap International at Bassil Bldg 3rd floor, Mrabaa district, Jbeil Lebanon, Tel. / Fax. + 961 (0) 9 542 450; before 17/11/2014. Contact Name: Rita HABIB