Somalia: Driver

Background

Islamic Relief Somalia (IRS) has been operating in Somalia since 2006 and has responded to conflict and drought affected people through provision of life saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly to ones living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation and strengthening of community cohesiveness and co-existence.

Purpose of the position:

· To provide effective transport facilitation to Islamic Relief Somalia Hargeisa Office Program staff in order to attain the objectives of the organization In order to successfully do so, the Driver must be able to effectively communicate Islamic Relief Somalia purpose and demonstrate quality of commitment and integrity that that serves as an example to others

Major Responsibilities:

· Responsible of IRS fleet management both IR cars and hired vehicles as well;

· Organizing staff using the assigned vehicle;

· To ensure cleanliness of assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and that the vehicle is in good condition before use;

· To carry out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly and time;

· To drive carefully at all times and ensure safety of the passengers, other road users, and the assigned vehicle;

· To keep up to date vehicle mileage log;

· To indicate the vehicle fuel and service costs;

· To ensure all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or before the scheduled date;

· To stand in for Field officers while s/he is away;

· To assist in other duties in the office as assigned by the immediate supervisor when not undertaking transport facilitation.

Qualification and Experience

· High school certificate, diploma or any other related certificate.

· At least two years of experience of NGOs or any other private companies. INGOs experience will be value added.

· Understand well south central context and have no limitations of any place.

· Speak Somali language fluently, English speaking person will be extra value added.

APPLICATION PROCESS

· IRW Somalia Program is inviting applications from qualified/Motivated candidates who are interested to submit their CVs and cover letters explaining, how they meet Job description.

· Each application should be addressed to the HR account: hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.or.keand include the following:

· An updated CV; and · An application letter

· Academic Qualifications (certificates/Transcripts)

· Copy of your National ID card or passport

· And contact information for three work-related referees.

· Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IRW is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Please make sure the job title in the mail subject line is clear with the Title Driver.