Driver

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

This position is to perform the duty of the of the driver based in Karachi.  The position is responsible to drive ACF car as per protocol of the organization with in the mandate and rules regulation of trafics laws of the country. The Position will make sure to transport all the staff from one base to other base or with in the duty station as per protocole of the organization keeping in view the security sops for any movement in the city or field. The position will keep the vehicle clean and up to the mark by regular maintenance and cleaning with coordination with log team and will maintain proper maintenance check list, log books and other documents of the vehicles up to date.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 1

Transporting safely persons or goods

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Transport safely Action Against Hunger employees or freight according to the planning or as per directives of the Log team / CoP/ security department.

·         Decides whether or not to attempt to cross a difficult terrain, to continue after a technical defect has been detected or to delay the travel.

·         The correct loading and unloading of the vehicle considering the maximum loading capacity of the vehicles.

·         Adjusting the vehicle speed to the road conditions and to drive with consideration for the safety of the passengers, other road users, the load and the technical state of the car.

·         The speed limit should not exceed as per Pakistan Traffic rules in the city and main tarmac motorway / highways roads

·         Wearing his seat belt and ensuring that the passenger in the front seat wears seat belt too.

·         Report any accidents immediately to the nearest police station for the purpose of insurance claims, and to the logistics department in coordination with Sr. Log Manager and Security focal point/ Officer.

·         Respect the Pakistani traffic regulations and speed limits set by the competent authority

Objective 2

Availability  of up to date documents and to follow ACF SOPs

·         Regular Eye Check-up & Medical check-up.

·         Be in possession of all necessary individual documentation (driving licence, passport, order of mission) and vehicle documentation.

·         Check the validity of the documentation of the vehicles.

·         Respect ACF Standard Operating Procedures for vehicles.

·         Respect and follow Against Hunger security SOPS

·         Check Insurance and vehicle token tax in his vehicle and notify the log Assistant in time for renewal of the documents if due to expire.

·         Ensure that the driving licences is updated and should be renewed on time.

Objective 3

Ensure to follow and complete ACF required documentation at Vehicle

·         Ensures presence of (in vehicle assigned to him) : the Action Against Hunger log book, empty waiver forms and tools as mentioned and signed by him in the log book.

·         Conscientiously reports information on the logbook and fuel logbook.

·         Check that the items mentioned in the logbook are in the vehicle when leaving.

·         Correctly filling in and signing of the waiver form by all non ACF passengers after discussion with the line supervisor/ technical supervisor

Objective 4

Maintenance and check list for field trips

Tasks & responsibilities

·         Perform the daily vehicle pre departure checklist.

·         Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary and road worthy.

·         The driver has to repair minor technical problems and has to report to the logistics department whenever there are serious breakdowns.

·         A complete first aid kit and one or more spare wheels in good condition/s.

·         Respect the manufacturer Technical conditions of use for the vehicles.

·         The safe parking any time, of the vehicle at night, during breaks etc.

·         Ensure keys are kept safe and no mis-use of vehicles after working hours allowed.

·         On long route before departure should check the air pressure in tyre, fuel, spare tyre toe chain, battery etc.

·         When a field departure is forecasted, the driver has to inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before leaving and be ready for the scheduled departure time.

·         The driver must insure that the tools kit, fire extinguisher, spare tyre, first aid box is up to the mark and updated and available.

Objective 3

Miscellaneous duties

Tasks & responsibilities

·        To help expatriates or national employees when required to ensure the Vehicle tracking & communications protocoles.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

Internal

Under the guidance of

Logistics Assistant

In coordination with

Logistics, Security & Program team

Line manager of

n/a

Technical manager of

n/a

Other

All Staff of Program & Support functions

External

NGO/ INGO

All Partners

Donors

Europe AID

Government of Pakistan

All Ministries

International

All Expatriate & Visitors

Other

Vehicle Workshop mechanic for regular maintenance , Excise and taxation & Traffic Police

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal National

Log Assistant

Internal Global

External

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Mandatory
• Middle Class
• Over all least 03 years’ relevant experience as driver, while preference will be given to have experience in development sector.
• Computerized driving Licence.
• Fitness certificate

Preference

• Fluent in English words and communication
• Language English, Sindhi, Urdu Language.
• Local Karachi Based or Very well-known Karachi.
• Understand basic English.

Female candidates are strongly encourage to apply 

COMPETENCIES

(1 being lowest, 4 being highest)

Team work  : 3

Organisation and planning: 2

Analysis and resolution of problems and conflict:4

 Gender Sensitive: 4

 Adaptability and flexibility:3

Motivation:4

Resistance to pressure, and capacity to deal with difficult situations:4

Results orientation:3

Effective and synthetic Communication:4