Driver
Position:Driver
Contract duration:12 months
Location:Al Bireh / Ramalah / Palestine
Starting Date :ASAP
I-Background on ACTED
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris, founded in 1993. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency.
ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals.The programs implemented by ACTED (more than 340 per year), in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
II-Country Profile
ACTED is currently implementing projects funded by ECHO, UN OCHA, and Europe Aid across the occupied Palestinian territory. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of cooperatives in rural areas, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank. ACTED currently seeks a Field Supervisor for a one-year project that is implemented in the West Bank.
III. 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
IV-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.
V-Conditions:
-Ability to drive in Jerusalem (Jerusalem ID holder)
-Over 24 years old
-Residence in Jerusalem.
-Valid driving license with a good driving record
VI-Submission of applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 13 of August 2013 no later than 12:00pm to: [email protected] ,indicating the position (Driver) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
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