On call driver

 General scope of the position:  

Under the direct management of CDE logistic officer in Erbil, he/she is the lead expert for CDE to ensure to cover the following chapters: 

• Driving CDE vehicle and/or your personal car, while ensuring passenger and transported materials safety,
• Transport materials/equipment safely.
• Maintenance of the vehicle.
• Carrying out logistic activities under supervision of the Logistic officer.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities:   

Passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment. 

• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers’ security, CDE equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Iraq circulation code and respecting speed limits
• Ensure the safety and the security are respected.
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration of main drivers with the rental company, etc.)

 

Maintenance of the vehicle 

• Checking on a regular basis the vehicle’s motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc.
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance
• Organizing or if possible, carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.)
• Refilling the fuel tank

Qualifications:  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fluid and sometimes insecure environment;
• Knowledge of Iraq in terms roads;

• Very good skills in Mapping use and GPS ;

Training and diploma:   

• High School;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Two years of previous job experience relevant to the function;

Required skills:  

• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure;

• Have a good knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
• Flexibility;
• Very proficient in using maps applications to navigate and reach various locations;

Languages:   

• Arabic is mandatory;
• Kurdish and English are advantages, or any relevant language  ;

  

How to apply:  

Applications comprising a cover letter and a CV with at least two references should be addressed to CDE recruitment team with the subject On call driver: by email to this address: recruitment.iraq@chainedelespoir.org   

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

Deadline for application: 03-04-2024