Driver

Driver M/F Palestine part time 50% Bethlehem

Founded in 1993, Médecins du Monde Switzerland is a medical association of international solidarity that is part of the Médecins du Monde network. We provide sustainable access to health care for people in vulnerable situations in Switzerland and around the world.

MdM Switzerland, has been working in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) since 1994 in the sector of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), implementing emergency and development interventions, focusing on victim of occupation-related violence, children and detention, suicide prevention and management, strengthen of access to mental health cares at national and community level, and advocacy initiative.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• Support the implementation of activities by driving MdM Switzerland’s vehicles in the country.
• Ensure the security of all the people and goods transported in the vehicle
• Ensure the proper use of MdM vehicle in Palestine.
• Ensure the respect of MdM procedures in Palestine.

POSITION IN THE ORGANIGRAM:

Under the managerial responsibility of the Logistic Coordinator 

FUNCTIONS:

• Drive MdM vehicles upon request, in line with MdM guidelines for driving/security.
• Ensures transport of people or goods (mail, purchased goods, equipment…) in safely and efficiently manner, on time and to the assigned places in order to promote the image of MdM CH and to reflect its values (respect of passengers and road users, respect rules and regulations.
• Monitor the monthly fuel consumption of MDM vehicles and make sure that the logbooks are updated accordingly.
• Keep vehicles in good and well-maintained condition to minimize risks of breakdowns and to keep the vehicle in good and cleaned condition for passengers.
• Keep vehicle documents in compliance with the law and the internal procedures according to the existing regulations of local authority.
• Deliver and pick up mail/correspondence and parcels to ensure speedy and effective transmission of information or goods.
• Assist and help co-workers in executing their tasks for the best interest of MdM activities.
• Participation in the security meetings and respect of the security rules set up according to the context.

The list of tasks is not exhaustive and may be adapted to reflect specific needs and the requests of the manager.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth knowledge of West Bank and East Jerusalem main roads.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, comfortable with inter-culturalism.
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives.

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure in an unstable and changing environment.
• Good communication skills, ability to give and receive feedback.
• Ability to work in a difficult security context and willingness to accept security protocols.
• Confidentiality: observe absolute discretion on the documents, interviews, discussions and/or other info related to the intervention of MdM Switzerland in the country.
• Knowledge of international development organization (context, challenges, application, partners, functioning…) is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Hold at least a secondary education diploma.
• Hold a valid palestinian driving license

• At least 2 years of experience as a driver.
• Fluent in spoken and written Arabic. English proficiency is required, considering the international environment. Knowledge of Hebrew is a strong asset.

• CONDITIONS:

  • The position is based in Bethlehem.
  • Contract Duration: part-time 50% on 7 months renewable.
  • Working Hours: Standard office working hours, 10 days per month depending on schedule.