Daily Driver

Position: Daily Driver – Part Time       
Contract duration: Daily Contract
Location:Ramallah / Jerusalem / Gaza
Starting Date    : ASAP

 Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 34 countries towards 8 million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development. In association with several French, European and International partners, ACTED is committed to promoting and developing innovative approaches and initiatives, humanitarian principles, new forms of solidarity and convergences between private and public actors and NGOs from the North and the South covering themes such as aid efficiency and transparency, evaluation, information and coordination of humanitarian emergencies, promotion of local governance and civil society strengthening, sustainable access to income and microfinance, prevention and reduction of catastrophes, the link between development aid, sustainable development and social business, food security, etc.
II-Country Profile

In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of cooperatives in rural areas, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank. ACTED currently seeks a Project Manager for its humanitarian projects in the West Bank.

Position Profile

-Driving for ACTED staff movements and ensuring compliance with the traffic rules and regulations in addition to ACTED driving guidelines.
-Ensure a proper level of preparation before movement on the field, ensure transportation means are adapted and set movement rules which are adapted to the local areas of intervention
-Controls all equipment and documents are dispatched in the car are fully (tools kits, first aid kit, phone charger, water…)
-Accountable for the overall compliance with the fleet management procedures : ensure regularly that all documentation required is filled in timely and precisely;
-Fill in all documentation related to vehicles (Insurance, Log Books, Fuel slips & invoices.);
-Ensure proper visibility – as per ACTED standards – on the vehicles.


Main duties:

-Transport ACTED staff to field locations throughout the West Bank, East Jerusalem including Gaza.
-Communicate any security issues to Logistics Officer.
-Available to work at weekends, after/before working hours when requested.
-Observe safe driving practises.

Qualifications:

-Minimum 3 years driving experience with good references.
-Arabic mother tongue and good level of spoken English; knowledge of Hebrew is preferred.
-Available to undertake frequent travel to field locations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
-Experience with International NGOs is preferred.
-Knowledge of mechanics is an advantage.
-Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and to complete work with high quality and attention to detail.
-Flexibility and capacity to work under pressure.
-Commitment towards principles and ethics of humanitarian aid, including compliance with ACTED standards and principles.
-Experience in adhering to security protocols and procedures.

Conditions:

-Ability to drive in Jerusalem (Jerusalem ID holder).
-Valid driving license with a good driving record.
-Over 24 years old.

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 20 of April 2017 to:
 

[email protected]

indicating the position (Daily Driver) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.


ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department


For more information, visit us at www.acted.org