Driver

Job Summary

The Nineveh Rising driver will work in direct support of the program under the overall supervision of the Program Base Officer, abiding by the SP Code of Conduct. Position responsibilities include the operation of Samaritan’s Purse vehicles safely and responsibly, ensuring up to date proper maintenance through preventative services for the vehicle and professionalism when moving through checkpoints. Performing all other tasks and responsibilities assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse with a generous and serving spirit

Job Duties:

• Drive the staff to and from their assigned location almost daily. Locations include: Nimrud, Qaraqosh, Mosul, Duhok, Sinjar and Erbil.
• Run errands as instructed by the base officer as needed
• Be on time to pick up staff and never come late.
• Ensure fuel funded by the organization is used only for authorized work in the field
• Ensure safety of the vehicle, goods, self and SP staff at all times
• Maintain professional cleanliness and appearance of the vehicle at all times, both inside and outside
• Complete daily inspection of vehicle, assuring the following are working:
  • Headlights
  • Brake indicator light
  • Brake fluid is at operational level
  • Radiator fluid is at operational level
  • Power steering fluid is at operational level
  • Engine oil is at operational level
  • Windshield fluid is at operational level
• Pro-actively perform routine maintenance and inspection on vehicles. Respond to any issues in a timely and appropriate manner, communicating issues and action required to base officer
• Complete daily vehicle log, recording the details of tasks and journeys made throughout the day
• Adhere to the organization’s health, safety, and security rules
• Enforce the SP policy that ALL employees wear their seatbelt when the vehicle is on and moving.
• Adhere to the SP Driver Policies and Regulations, obeying all governmental road laws
• Adhere to SPI Security protocols and procedures at all times
• Maintain professionalism at checkpoints
• Exhibit a generous and serving spirit while performing all duties and responsibilities
• Able to drive Hilux, Van and or bus.

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
2. Possesses strong organizational and problem solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
3. Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
4. Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Must be a humble team player.
6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
7. Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.
8. He/she must have analytical and report writing skills.
9. High level of integrity and stewardship.
10. Committed to the SP values and ethics.
11. Above average mathematic skills           

Education / Experience Needed

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for Iraq. General license to operate Coaster Bus preferred.
• Must have a valid ID for passing through checkpoints
• Must pass the SP driving test
• Ability to drive manual and automatic required

LANGUAGE

• Arabic Required, Spoken and Written
• English preferred
• Kurdish preferred

To apply for this position, please click here.

Or 

Send your CV/Resume to the following email:

SPNIHR@samaritan.org

• The subject of the email should be Driver- Mosul

• Please make sure to follow the subject so that your CV will be reviewed.

• CVs must be in English language.