Driver - World Vision

About the job

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!

Employee Contract Type

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Driver

The Role Summary

The role will ensure timely and safe support to field team operations. S/he will drive field teams in support of operations and undertake courier/ liaison services as requested.

Key Responsibilities

Drive project personnel and authorised persons to various destination as instructed;
Collect and deliver documents to various destinations as instructed;
Complete monthly motor vehicle movement reports;
Ensure good keeping and adherence to travel schedules;
Ensure basic vehicle safety and security equipment is in the vehicle at all times;
Alert management of shortfalls/lack of safety & security equipment in vehicles;
Undertake regular radio checks and respect convoy procedures;
Ensure compliance with traffic regulations and code;
Monitor vehicle's condition, informing management in the event of malfunction/repair;
Maintain general cleanliness and serviceability of vehicle;
Monitor security context and provide updates and advice to field teams.

Essential

Secondary education (O-level)
Valid driving license
5 years of experience in a similar job preferably in the NGO sector
Certificate in defensive driving from a reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Working Environment

The position is field-based in Hargeisa, Somaliland with frequent travel to other target project locations

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks, which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Female candidates are encouraged to appl