Driver

Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including Afghanistan. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Job Purpose

The driver will work under the supervision of the Logistics Officer/Assistant.

The driver will drive safely vehicle and passengers wherever the mission requires. Ensure the security of transported materials and equipment. He will ensure the basic maintenance of the vehicle. He will report any activities on the vehicles (movements, passenger, fueling, maintenance…).

Detailed Responsibilities

Driving safely vehicle and passengers wherever the mission requires. Ensure the security of transported materials and equipment’s.

·         Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers' security, transported equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc).

·         Strictly drive according to the Afghanistan’s Traffic law and respecting speed limits.

·         Respect security rules:

·         Any other passengers than MdM team during his service are forbidden (except if it is authorized by the direct supervisor).

§  Weapons in the vehicle or passengers with weapons are forbidden.

§  Phone call during driving is prohibited.

§  Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same.

·         Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection.

·         Ensuring that all necessary vehicle documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (insurance, pollution check, vehicle maintenance, etc).

·         Anticipate and inform his supervisor prior to every control and repairs.

Maintenance of the vehicle

·         Checking on a daily, weekly and monthly basis the vehicle's motor, oil level, brakes liquid, tyre pressure, windshield 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 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 each time the tank is at ¼ of its capacity according to the logistic procedure, and provide invoices each 15 days to his/her supervisor

Other duties/responsibilities:

·         Remaining stand-by in the office in between movements

·         Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption of the car.

·         Support the team for manual tasks (load and offload from vehicles).

·         Participate in internal work meetings and inform about logistics issues.

·         Report any security related issues to the referent.

·         Support operational organization of field trips.

·         Should never discuss daily route of travel and other details of the staff with anyone else.

·    In case of any problem related to accident or mishap, should immediately inform: 1: Log Assistant, or 2: Logistics Officer, or 3: Logistics Coordinator.

·         Should always carry a working mobile phone and make sure every phone call is responded (ask some passenger in the car to answer, or may stop the car to answer). If needed, should call back at the earliest.

·         Will be held responsible for carrying any illegal item in the car, and should be responsible for the car as well as all the equipment within it.

·         Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information

·         Other duties can be expected regarding issues faced on

Competencies

Conceptual Competencies:

·         Adherence to MdM and Humanitarian Values: Ability to understand and adopt MdM and Humanitarian Values;

·         Ability to listen, observe and understand the actions and behaviors of others;

Transversal Competencies:

·         Cultural Awareness and Apprehension: Ability to identify and comprehend different cultural contexts, norms, habits, and trends;

·         Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to identify and accept different cultures, behavioral patterns, and diverse perceptions;

·         Complexity and Stress Management : Ability to identify complex and/or stressful situations or factors;

Technical Competencies:

·         Driving Competencies : Driving of all type of vehicles. Ability to understand and apply the basic log procedures, like basic purchasing, stock management, inventory management, fleet management;

·         Valid Driving license holder/preferably 12^th passed. Preferably to have 3+ years of experience especially with I/NGO’s.

·         Able to understand and speak some English (time, directions…). Speaking Dari is compulsory. Speaking Pushto will be the additional asset.

·         Has to be very punctual and committed to MdM programs.

·         Should report any case of emergency.

·         Sense of confidentiality.

·         Familiar with driving in Hilly areas and rough roads.

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – recruitment.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net – no later than the closing date.

The reference Driver must be stated in the application subject to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MDM-F does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MDM-F does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.