Oxfam, an international NGO working in Yemen since 1983. Oxfam announces the following vacancy for its programme Driver – (1 position)
Location: Sana’a
Contract Duration: one year Main Responsibilities
• Ensure safe driving of Oxfam vehicles with valid permits, executing Oxfam regulations and rules including speed limits; and subsequently reporting and notifying superiors and authorities in case of accidents or theft.
• Check vehicle condition on daily basis: mileage covered is recorded, fuel, oil and lubricants consumed in every journey is entered in the logbook accurately and report to the Logistics Officer any mechanical faults.
• Ensure that the vehicle has first-aid box, spare tyres, tools, enough fuel, water and other essentials, and doing necessary minor repairs on the vehicle when need arises (tyre repairs, tightening loose nuts, topping up fuel and oils, & greasing).
• Inform the Logistics Officer of the movements; start of the journey, destination, time expected to take and number of passengers on board.
• Reports any accidents, wear and tear, dents and any abnormalities caused to the vehicle to the Logistic officer immediately for appropriate action.
• Ensure that all passengers travelling in the vehicle are authorised and for the non-Oxfam staff passengers, to correctly fill in and sign the discharge of responsibility form.
• May be asked to assist in small purchases for the programme and carry out routine logistics and administrative duties e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, etc.
• To ensure good planning in advance of any journey and to ensure that there are adherence to security guidelines with provision of the checklists on the car.
• To keep his/her driving licence valid and ready for inspection. To make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• Never to drive under influence of drugs and to undertake the responsibility of safety and security of the vehicle, ensuring that it is not overloaded and that the general safety of the personnel assets in the car is ensured.
• Show commitment to Oxfam’s mission, aims & objectives.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the line manager Skills and Competencies Required for this Role
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, trouble free, fully equipped and a ready vehicle and provide punctual and reliable services, with economic routing.
• Ensure timely vehicle cleaning, servicing and repairs with minimal supervision.
• A current Yemeni driving license.
• Knowledge of the city, and an ability to thereby route trips economically and efficiently.
• Initiative to take on responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle breakdowns independently.
• Ability to work irregular hours and spend extended periods on tour.
• Willingness to actively participate in office activities, and contribute to general office work.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to gender equality and equity issues in work practices. Application Process:
If you believe that you have the qualifications and skills to excel in this position, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter, clearly stating the job you are applying for and the location of the job in the email subject, to [email protected] Closing date for applications is 25 March 2014
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