-Function responsibilities include:
• Checking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if another uses the vehicle
• Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.
• Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring non MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle
• Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents
• Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
• Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
• Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.
• Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules -Specific activities:
• Ensure that only MSF drivers or persons approved by the Head of Mission (HoM) drive MSF vehicles and report and transgression of this rule to the line manager. • Ensure that the assigned vehicle contains: the Logbook, disclaimer forms, complete emergency medical kit, tools (jack, straps, ropes, etc.) and reserve equipment specified in the Logbook. In the event that the afore-mentioned equipment is missing or faulty, immediately inform the line manager.
• Protect the vehicle as far as possible against risks/accidents/theft, ensuring in particular that the vehicle is parked safely (at night, during holidays, etc). • Transportation of staff between office and accommodation during the week in the evenings (5pm – 7pm) • On-call duty with possible working hours on the weekends between 8am and 8pm.
-Experience required:
Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience.
Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4x4)
Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs.
-Language:
English language essential
-Knowledge:
Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics
Good knowledge of Bekaa area roads
-Personal qualification:
Teamwork.
Flexibility.
Commitment
Service
Stress management