Driver / Logistics Assistant

Position: Driver / Logistics Assistant                                
Contract duration: 6 months – 1 month probation
Location: Ramallah / Jerusalem / Palestine
Starting Date: ASAP

Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non-discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 34 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 117 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
 
Country Profile
Capital Office: Ramallah
National Staff: 20
Areas: 2 (West Bank, Gaza)
On-going programmes: 7
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 ECHO, UNDP, OCHA ERF, and Europe Aid, which aim to protect vulnerable households in the West Bank and to strengthen civil society actors across the occupied Palestinian territory.
 
Position Profile
-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.

Qualifications:
-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.

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

Submission of applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 25 of July 2014 no later than 12:00pm to:

[email protected]

indicating the position (Driver / Logistics Assistant) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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