Driver (West Bank ID Holder)

Education for Development Division

West Bank Gaza – Basic Education Activity (BEA)

Position Location: Ramallah, Palestine             

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Driver for the USAID-funded West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Basic Education Activity, which will strengthen education services for Palestinian children of KG 1 through Grade 6 that enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential. Under the Basic Education Activity, USAID seeks to work with the private sector, non-formal, non-governmental, community-based, UN, and civil society partners to strengthen early childhood and primary educational opportunities through high-quality early childhood education services and supplemental support structures to strengthen foundational pre-primary and primary education for children in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Specific areas of focus anticipated include strengthening foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning (SEL)/soft skills, building teacher and student resilience capabilities and assets, and strengthening pathways between non-formal to formal education.

Position Summary:

The Driver will provide transportation support to project staff. The Driver maintains project vehicles and log of vehicle use, cleans and follows up on vehicle services timeframe for the wellbeing of the vehicles in conformity with Creative’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). 

Reporting & Supervision:

The Driver will report to the Senior Safety and Security Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Driving, maintaining and servicing the project vehicles in keeping with the highest safety standards.
• Ensuring proper long-term and day-to-day maintenance of all vehicles, including checking oil and other fluids, battery, brakes, tires, and other critical equipment.
• Completing all required paperwork for inspection and maintenance of the vehicle(s), including fuel logs, service/maintenance logs/records, passenger waivers, and daily vehicle inspections.
• Performing pick-ups, deliveries, repairs and makes purchases of office supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Arranging for the collection and delivery of mail or documents, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by superiors within the driver’s capacity.

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required.
• Good knowledge of the West Bank (cities and villages)
• At least 2 Years of prior experience as a driver is required.
• Valid Palestinian driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Computer literacy and basic skills and qualification in motor mechanics are added advantages.
• Proven punctuality and ability to work as part of a team and excellent references are a must.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Display cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] The deadline for receiving the applications is: 17th May 2024

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.