Driver

Position Title:Driver 
Location:Gaza Office
Duration:One Year with possibility of extension.
Department:Logistic

Mercy Corps is a non-profit, non-governmental international humanitarian and development organization, registered in the United States and Scotland with offices in more than 40 countries around the world, including the West Bank and Gaza, where the organization has been active in implementing relief and development programs for over a decade.  Mercy Corps ‘West Bank and Gaza’ has staff based in East Jerusalem and Gaza City offices that implement programs throughout the Palestinian territories.

The Driver will work within the Logistics department of Operational Support structure, committed to provide reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries. The driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR (Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.

Main Responsibilities:

-Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor;
-Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations;
-Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management;
-Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;
-Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.;
-Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for  use at all times;
-Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads;
-Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business;
-Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis;
-Undertake field assignments as assigned;
-Work night shifts at MC guesthouses – as assigned by Supervisor
-Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
-Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
-Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NA
   
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Head of Driver
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Head Driver Transport Manager Co-ordinates with Mercy Corps program and operations staff in the office/guesthouse.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid driver’s license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles. Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules. Basic understanding of English and fluency in all local languages is required. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required. Four to Five years of experience in INGOs, UN, and international organization.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
1-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong personality.
2-Initiative, self-reliant and cooperative.
3-Excellent ability to work under pressure and carry out multiple tasks.

Qualified persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter and their CV by e-mail to”
[email protected]  no later than Thursday, December  09, 2010.
   
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in the email subject; Driver.
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned in the email subject line.
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