Driver

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Operate transportation for HI staff and visitors in a safe and courteous manner and maintain safety conditions for HI vehicles. Deliver and distribute goods and materials as needed for program support.

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Transportation

Aim:  Transportation of HI staff and material

Benchmarks: in compliance with Lebanon’s Laws and Handicap International internal regulations.

Activities:

• Transport Handicap staff and material as per given schedules and in respect with line manager planning and instruction
• Respect road regulations as well as Handicap procedures with regards to speed limit and behaviour at checkpoints
• Ensure all passengers respect security rules in the vehicle (seat belts fastened, no smoking…)
• Fill in properly the logbook (movements, fuel refill, maintenance) and keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving license, insurance paper, HI ID card,…)
• Ensure all materials transported in the vehicle are properly loaded and secured
• During duty, remain on active standby within close distance of the vehicle
• Immediately report any traffic accident involving the vehicle, issue with authorities, or general information about the road condition to supervisor
• Know the city plan, especially HI staff houses, INGOs offices, UN offices … and relevant partner’s offices.

Responsibility 2: Vehicle Maintenance

Aim:  Performing daily check of his vehicle

Benchmarks: quality of vehicle maintenance, utilisation rate and compliance with the schedule; user satisfaction.

Activities:

• Check his vehicle every day prior to departure (general condition, engine oil, cooling fluid, lights, tires etc…) as well as upon return to the base
• Wash the car when needed and upon request of line manager
• Undertake minor maintenance (filters cleaning, levels, tire pressure…) and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times
• Ensure fuel refill of the vehicle when requested and properly fill in the necessary documents
• Check the availability in his vehicle of all necessary documents, first aid kit and security tool box
• Immediately inform the supervisor in case of any issue with the vehicle
• Record all the maintenance done in the Log book of the vehicle.

Responsibility 3: Respect of agenda movement

               Aim: Ensure that you and the vehicle are ready for next movement

                  Benchmark: No delay in movement satisfaction of line manager and users

Activities:

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time
• Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to the needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit)
• Pack material received for dispatch, affixes labels, insert material in envelopes and prepare waybills
• Guarantee good loading and unloading of the car and tight the goods in an appropriate way

Responsibility 4: Support to Logistics  

               Aim:  Provide support to Logistics team when needed

              Benchmarks:   : quality of support provided                          

Activities:

• Deliver or pick up material or documents and ensure their transportation
• Participate in the loading and unloading materials from/to vehicles
• Assist in stock management and monthly physical inventories (Consumables, cleaning products and stationeries).
• Assist in Equipment management and yearly physical inventories.
• Assist the logistics team in archiving documents (Printing, filing, scanning …).
• Assist in minor reparation for premises (office, guesthouse, warehouse)
• Perform any other tasks as requested by supervisor

Note that this job description must remain flexible; the list of tasks set out above is not exhaustive and is subject to changes resulting from the diversity of Handicap international activities to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years’ experience in driving and holding public driving license is a must
• English language
• NGO experience in a similar position
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Stress resistant
• Autonomous

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Basic salary range for the position : Between 945$ and 1045$ accoridng to the experience and to HI salary Grid.

Closing date: 12/08/2019

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application should include CV and clear scan of the public driving license (رخصة قيادة عموميّة)

Interested candidates send their CV to recruitment@lebanon.hi.org with the subject Driver