Driver

[Erbil,Iraq ]

Overview

 

Un Ponte Per (UPP) is an NGO established in 1991. It has started its activities as “Un ponte per Baghdad”, right after the end of the war in Iraq, with the aim of organizing solidarity initiatives in favor of the Iraqi civil society. Later on, the intervention of Un Ponte Per started including Serbia and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The NGO mission is to prevent new conflicts, protect human rights and support civil society, especially in the Middle East, through humanitarian and development programs, always supporting the local civil society. UPP is active in Iraq since 1991 and is regularly registered at National and Kurdistan Region levels.

 

Responsibilities:

• Daily bringing UPP staff to project locations, as per need and indications of the Fleet Manager.

• Maintenance of the vehicle by checking on weekly basis the status of the vehicle; alert the direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need of maintenance Keep the Vehicle Documents (Log book, insurance document, MOT) Folder up-to-date

• Prepare Daily Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage
• Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
• Supporting the logistics team for manual task

 

Control of Vehicles

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey

• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure all passengers wear vehicle safety seat belts before driving the vehicle.

  

Accidents.

• Immediately report line manager/safety and security focal point of any accidents accrued and fill the accident report.

 

Vehicle Checks

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
• Check the vehicle before departing from work.

 

Vehicle Defects

• A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to the line manager.

• Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.

 

Cleanliness & Visibility

• The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
• Driver is to ensure UPP visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other

• Follow and abide by the traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by Supervisor

• Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer – including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher
• Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice from line manager

Overview

 

Un Ponte Per (UPP) is an NGO established in 1991. It has started its activities as “Un ponte per Baghdad”, right after the end of the war in Iraq, with the aim of organizing solidarity initiatives in favor of the Iraqi civil society. Later on, the intervention of Un Ponte Per started including Serbia and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The NGO mission is to prevent new conflicts, protect human rights and support civil society, especially in the Middle East, through humanitarian and development programs, always supporting the local civil society. UPP is active in Iraq since 1991 and is regularly registered at National and Kurdistan Region levels.

 

Responsibilities:

• Daily bringing UPP staff to project locations, as per need and indications of the Fleet Manager.

• Maintenance of the vehicle by checking on weekly basis the status of the vehicle; alert the direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need of maintenance Keep the Vehicle Documents (Log book, insurance document, MOT) Folder up-to-date

• Prepare Daily Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage
• Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
• Supporting the logistics team for manual task

 

Control of Vehicles

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey

• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure all passengers wear vehicle safety seat belts before driving the vehicle.

  

Accidents.

• Immediately report line manager/safety and security focal point of any accidents accrued and fill the accident report.

 

Vehicle Checks

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
• Check the vehicle before departing from work.

 

Vehicle Defects

• A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to the line manager.

• Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.

 

Cleanliness & Visibility

• The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
• Driver is to ensure UPP visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other

• Follow and abide by the traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by Supervisor

• Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer – including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher
• Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice from line manager

Education: 

• Minimum required : High School Diploma.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-year experience in working with NGOs/UN agencies as driver.
• Strong reliability.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure

 

Knowledge: 

• Safety and security rules, traffic rules.
• Car mechanics.

 

Languages:

• Communication skills Verbal and written Kurdish and Arabic.
• English is an advantage

How to apply:

 

Qualified Candidates should submit Cover Letters with their resumes attached electronically to [email protected] with indicating the position they are applying for in the subject of the email.

Email subject must read: UPP-HCR-Ebl21-11

Email without vacancy title will not be considered. Email after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Please name the files attached to your application as follow: Name_Surname_CV, Name_Surname_CL
• Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be screened on a rolling basis. Therefore, UPP reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required qualifications before the mentioned deadline.
• UPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPP considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
• Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be screened on a rolling basis. Therefore, UPP reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required qualifications before the mentioned deadline.
• UPP upholds all the minimum standards in terms of Ethical Conduct and strives to increase its standards over the minimum. Zero tolerance is reserved to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and to Child Abuse, Violence, Harm, Injury and Negligence. By applying, any candidate assures that s/he has never breached any standard in terms of SEA and Child Safeguarding and the s/he won’t in the future. For the protection of beneficiaries, communities and partners, UPP will conduct extensive reference check and vetting on shortlisted candidates, also over the contacts indicated by the candidate. Candidates are alerted that the required background check might compromise their privacy. Shortlisted candidates shall promptly provide an up-to-date criminal background check.