Driver - Zahle

Action Against Hunger, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for Drivers, based in Zahle.

Action Against Hunger, offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is committed to core humanitarian values. Please visit our website for more information on the organisation.

Action Against Hunger, is commited to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply to the driver position.

Action Against Hunger, never asks applicants to pay anything during the recruitment process. It is entirely free.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Driver will be responsible for the safe, smooth and efficient transportation of Action Against Hunger staff and goods mainly between the Action Against Hunger offices in Beirut and Zahle, or for Action Against Hunger activities’ locations in Lebanon.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Valid Lebanese driving licence (older than 1 year)
  • Vehicle maintenance course/certification
  • Experience in vehicle maintenance and mechanics
  • Experience in fleet management :  an asset
  • 2 years minimum working as a driver, preferably for humanitarian aid agencies
  • Punctual
  • Proactive
  • Organized
  • Fluent in Arabic. English a strong asset (Spanish, French assets)
  • Ability to work under pressure.

DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND TASKS

Objective 1: Driving and Logistics

  • Follow weekly movement plan according to project’s request and fleet manager/Base Logistician.
  • Daily check the technical conditions of the vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, etc.).
  • Complete Vehicles Log Book and summarizing the totals on monthly basis.
  • Responsible for daily fueling the car.
  • Responsible for cleaning the car (interior and Exterior) on weekly basis.
  • Assist with loading and unloading the shipment inside the vehicle.
  • Assist in documentation process as per Fleet manager/Base Logistician

Objective 2: General objective

  • Respect of Action Against Hunger Charter and internal rule of ethics.
  • Be available if necessary to work on weekends and out of office time.
  • Participate in any other work in order to achieve the project goal.

Objective 3: Reporting 

  • Inform and report on a timely manner to fleet manager of any security incident
  • Full compliance of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER security rules (seatbelt use, speed limits, daily reporting, etc.).
  • Consult fleet manager for security clearance for specific areas
  • Follow and sign the Vehicle_use_agreement rules.
  • Transport both people and goods in a safe and secure manner at all times.
  • Report all vehicle movements within the base and country to the fleet manager.
  • Wear ACTION AGAINST HUNGER vests and identification cards at all times

Objective 4: Security   

  • Respect the security rules specified in the missionac and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.
  • Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan

 Objective 5: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger    

  • Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.
  • Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities
  • Promote gender equality within the humanitarian and/or development work

HOW TO APPLY ?

Send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@lb.acfspain.org by Tuesday, January 23rd,  at the latest, mentioning the reference 2018-08 in the title.

Due to the high number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicants may be contacted for other positions within Action Against Hunger.