Driver

 

POSITION NEEDED:

Manage the movements and the provision of reliable and secure driving services. Assist in all procurement & logistic aspects of MDM Spain activities and offices in oPT.

The successful candidate will be based in Jericho, travelling frequently within project areas.

The Driver reports directly to Driver / Logistic Officer and Admin & Finance Manager, and indirectly to the Field Coordinator and the Country Coordinator

Procurement, Supply, Stock and Visibility:

·         Assist the Admin & Finance Manager to make sure all payments are done timely without any delay.

·         Monitor stocks, ensure reception and proper storage, consumption/distribution and follow up on the expiry of any perishable item in stock (including rotating the food and refilling consumables in the emergency boxes kept in the office/guesthouse).

·         Make sure that all safety equipment is available and functioning in all MdM-S premises such as fire extinguishers or satellite phones.

·         Ensure the proper use of visibility materials at the MdM-S vehicles.

 

Vehicles

·         Monitor the respect of the rules related to the use of vehicles.

·         Monitor vehicle maintenance and follow-up.

·         Support the scheduling of the movements of the team to streamline the use of vehicles.

·         Assist in transportation arrangements through Taxis Companies when needed and reconcile the movements with the company at the end of each month.

·         Communicate with other MdM-S bases and organize back-to-back movements when needed.

·         Monitor the expiration date of the vehicle’s rental contracts and report to Admin & finance Manager.

·         Follow up consumption of all vehicles and report it on a monthly Admin & finance Manager.

·         Follow up the fuel payment to the Gas station monthly at the end of each month along with Admin & finance Manager.

·         Make sure that all MdM-S vehicles are equipped with functional needed safety equipment such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers and other equipment.

 

·         Ensure a proper use of vehicle and respect of the traffic law & MdM-S Policies.

·         Transport safely MdM-S staff to field locations, meetings or other activities that the FM and/or Admin & Finance Manager and/or General Coordinator authorize, throughout the West Bank.

·         Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repair, changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc…

·         Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs books, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.

·         Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

·         Check the situation of the roads before any staff movement.

·         Ensure all security procedures and guidelines are in place before, during and after field movements.

·         Ensure vehicles are safe before, during and after field movements.

·         Translate verbally from Arabic to English and English to Arabic when necessary.

·         Search information in terms of logistics and environmental conditions when requested by the Field Manager or Admin & finance Manager or the General Coordinator.

·         Attend meetings with projects partners upon the request of the Field Manager or Admin & finance Manager or General Coordinator.

·         To attend team meetings and to give qualitative input.

·         To maintain good professional relationships with national and international partners.

·         To contribute to the update of emergency plans with the MdM-S team.

·         Perform other additional duties on request of the Field Manager/General Coordinator/ Admin & finance Manager.

·         To respect MdM-S ethics, principles and regulations as well as the dignity of the beneficiaries.

·         To contribute to the achievement of the MdM-S policy in terms of equity and gender equality and protection of the human rights.

·         Strict compliance with the safety protocols established by Médicos del Mundo.

·         To respect each team member’s position and hierarchical links.

·         To avoid any kind of violent behaviors and aggressiveness at the workplace, it doesn´t matter if it is referred to a colleague or an object.

·         To work as part of a team and participate in different activities.

·         Show a positive attitude and motivation at work.

·         Willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating in capacity building activities.

·         Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve own capacities.

·         Contribute to generate a positive work environment.

·         Respect and contribute to the achievement of MdM-S schedules.

·         To contribute to the cleanness and tidiness of the workplace.

·         To report any breach of the MdM-S Code of Conduct or this behavior regulation to the Field Coordinator or the General Coordinator.

Language requirements: Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Computer requirements: Office Package.

·         Minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressively experience in driving and related functions.

·         Experience working with NGOs is highly desirable.

·         Ability to work under a minimum of supervision

·         Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives

·         Strong problem solving and organizational skills in day to day and crisis situations

·         Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team

·         Team spirit and networking skills

·         Cultural awareness and adaptability

·         Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission

·         Alignment with principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo

·         Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo

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