Overall Ppurpose
Working as an important member of a diverse team, the drivers assist the mapping team in the mentioned areas.
Project Overview
In response to the Syrian Crisis and the resulting influx of refugees into Lebanon, Medair is delivering emergency Shelter and NFI assistance to Syrian refugees, as well as implementing site improvements in informal settlements, providing fire safety training, GIS mapping and support for primary health centres.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Vehicle Control: Responsibility for driving, with ultimate care and security, project staff to locations where Medair implements its work and transporting project related supplies to required locations
Vehicle Maintenance: Daily checks, weekly checks and general maintenance and cleanness of the allocated Medair vehicle as per Medair guidelines
Base Support: Provide assistance for base operations: maintenance, repairs, other logistics processes.
Security: General awareness of security procedures and guidelines in place; abide by them and report any security-related incidents or risks/threats to the main Base Security Focal Point (SFP)
Management of relationship and transactions with the car rental company- pick-up of new cars, renewal of contracts etc
Any other duties as assigned by the Data Collection Officer
3 year accident –free driving,
Qualifications
Valid Driver’s licence with clean record. Basic mechanic training/knowledge
Languages
Spoken and written Arabic and English
Ability to translate between written Arabic and English
Knowledge of using satphones
Work experience
3 year accident –free driving,
4x4 driving experience
Basic logistics management experience
Experience / Competencies
Self motivated and proactive
Attention to detail
Honest
Active team player
Co-operative
Trustworthy
Preserving
Flexible
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Good negotiating skills
Organised
Analytical
Good time management
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please submit your application and CV to jobs-leb@medair.org by the 8th of February 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.The email subject line MUST include the following to be considered: ' Driver ' .
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Other
Arabic
Very Good
English
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No