Driver

Position: Driver
Location: Jerusalem and Ramallah
Starting date: Immediately
Contract period: 6 months
Application deadline: 13 January 2013

 

BACKGROUND

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory in May 2007, through food security interventions in the West Bank and then in Gaza. ACTED is currently implementing projects funded by the ECHO and the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Crisis Centre that aim to protect vulnerable households in the West Bank, as well as an EU-funded project that seeks to strengthen rural cooperatives in Salfit and Qalqilya governorates.

KEY TASKS
-Transport ACTED staff to field locations throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
-Collect and deliver small items related to programme procurement and delivery
-Transport ACTED staff between Jerusalem Office and Ramallah Office
-Ensure that ACTED vehicles are properly maintained
-Maintain ACTED vehicle log books
-Run errands for the Programme and Logistics departments
-Verify that all tools and items (spare tyres, water, oil, first aid kit, etc.) are always kept in ACTED vehicles
-Communicate any security issues to Logistics and Security Officer.
-Carry out administrative or basic maintenance tasks in the offices when required
-Available to work overtime or at weekends when requested
-Observe safe driving practises

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


Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and 2 references (in English) no later than 13 January 2013 no later than 12:00 PM to: [email protected]  indicating the position (Driver) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.