Driver

Position:Driver
Location:Gaza
Responsible to:Logistics Assistant
Closing date:25th June 2011

 
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an international organisation.  Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations

THE JOB
Under the guidance and supervision of the Logistics Assistant, the diver, based in Gaza will provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a high sense of responsibility, courtesy.

S/he Main tasks will include:

-Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle, accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
-Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
-Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts...etc.
-Drive the team according to the movement planning.
-Apply HI security guidelines and specific instructions related to each movement.Perform any other additional duty on request of his/her supervisor
      

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
-Must have Secondary Education as minimum.
-Valid Driving License for 2 year at least.
-Minimum 3 years of previous work experience as driver with INGO..
-Able to communicate in English language.
-Knowledge in mechanics and car maintenance.
-Knowledge in safety rules, and Gaza strip streets.
-Knowledge of computer skills are an asset
Initial contract will be for a period of 11 months and the position is based in Gaza.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and
Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
 

Interested candidates may please send their resume with cover letter before the 25th of June 2011 to