| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | General |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Based on Organization Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | CARE-AF-1127 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Organization: | CARE AFGHANISTAN |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum (5) years of experience as a professional driver. |
| Contract Duration: | 3-Years |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | High school diploma or equivalent. |
| Close date: | 2025-01-25 |
CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.
Job Summary:
The CARE driver is responsible for ensuring reliable and timely transportation services for CARE employees and guests. The role requires the driver to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of CARE vehicles, provide excellent service to passengers, and adhere to all safety protocols while on the road.
The ideal candidate will have a professional attitude, excellent driving skills, and a commitment to high standards of service.
Job Responsibilities:
Timely and Reliable Transportation:
Transport CARE employees and guests to and from various destinations, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
Plan routes and manage time effectively to avoid delays, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience.
Adhere to schedules and communicate proactively with the team regarding any potential delays or issues.
Vehicle Maintenance & Cleanliness:
Conduct daily inspections of CARE vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition and clean.
Regularly check tire pressure, fuel levels, lights, and other essential systems to maintain vehicle reliability.
Keep vehicles clean and presentable both inside and outside, including periodic washing and interior cleaning.
Safety and Compliance:
Follow all traffic laws and safety protocols while driving, ensuring the safety of passengers at all times.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and ensure that all necessary registrations, and permits are up to date.
Ensure that all passengers are safely seated and follow any necessary safety procedures during driving.
Customer Service:
Provide high-quality, professional service to CARE employees and guests, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant experience.
Efficient performance on staff pickup and drop off, ensuring staff's safety and comfort.
Demonstrate a friendly, helpful, and courteous attitude towards passengers, addressing any needs or concerns in a respectful manner.
Record Keeping & Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of trips, including times, destinations, and mileage in the vehicles log-book.
Provide incident reports (RTA) if any accidents or issues arise during driving.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.
Education:
Required, High school diploma or equivalent.
Desired, University graduate
Experience:
Required, Minimum (5) years of experience as a professional driver.
Experience driving with INGs is required.
Ability to speak (English language) is required.
Valid driving license with a clean driving record.
Excellent driving skills with a focus on safety and punctuality.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and guests.
Ability to manage time efficiently and follow schedules.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Desired, More than (5) years experience with INGOs/UN agencies is preferred.
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.