Driver with vehicle

Position Title: Driver with Vehicle)

Reports To: Operation Officer

Location: Duhok

Closing of Application Date:  Jan 19, 2025

About Heartland Alliance International

Heartland Alliance International’s (HAI) mission is to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and communities. HAI envisions a world in which those whose rights have been violated are safe and empowered to actively engage in their communities and be at the forefront of social change.In Iraq, HAI provides holistic services focusing on psychosocial support, legal aid, violence prevention, livelihoods strengthening, and social cohesion to diverse vulnerable populations.

Position Summary

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the operation officer and Project Manager, the driver ensures that HAI staffs are driven safely to the field, meetings, workshops, and other work-related destinations between the Iraqi provinces and that the assigned vehicle under his charge is maintained in an optimal working condition. The employee in this position must have and maintain a valid and recognized Iraqi driving license and must abide by the Iraqi Traffic Rules & Regulations.  Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive and control own vehicle according to the HAI driving policies and procedures
• Vehicle must be USV in very good condition,
• Vehicle model years should be above 2022.
• Daily check of the vehicles (Tires, Oil, water, lights and etc.…)
• Responsible of the cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Identify the mechanical fault and maintenance requirements as soon as possible, and report to the Operation Officer.
• Follow organization protocols for record keeping, including but not limited to time of departure and return, mileage, passengers, and trip purpose.
• Keep the confidentiality of the organization, the staff and the cases.
• Deal with the passengers in a respectful manner.
• The Employee has to follow the following instructions and directions and make sure that everything is in place:

-        No Employee has the right to use the vehicle for his personal issues without prior notice.

-        While parking in the public areas, the Employee has to watch his vehicle for the security situation.

-        The out city speed limit is (100 KM per hour- Maximum), while in city speed limit is 60 km per hour or determined by the speed of the road.

-        The weather is to be taken into consideration while driving especially when it rains and the roads are wet.

-        In case of any traffic accident, the Employee has to follow organization vehicle Accident policies and protocols (indicated in the Security Plan).

• Assists in performing minor maintenance tasks, moves equipment and supplies. 
• Completes required documentation to meet regulatory standards. 

·       Only HEARTLAND ALLINACE materials/goods, or other items authorized by HEARTLAND ALLINACE may be transported in the Driver’s vehicle while the said vehicle in service to HAI.

·       No weapons or illegal materials/goods may be carried in the vehicle at any time.

·       Transport of contraband or prohibited items is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this regulation will give HEARTLAND ALLINACE the option of terminating this contract, without notice.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Languages

English Proficiency Level Required: Beginner

Arabic Proficiency Level Required: Advanced

Kurdish Proficiency Level Required: Advanced

Qualifications and Education (required):

o   Minimum of Primary School leaving certificate.

o   Valid driver’s license.

o   Defensive driving certificate, if available.

o   5 years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

o   Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies.

o   Conversant with the road network and traffic regulations of Kurdistan in general and Duhok specifically.

o    Skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of Office-area transportation system

o    Awareness of and respect for diverse cultural contexts and values, which is essential for working with people from different backgrounds.

o    Ability to plan efficient routes, using GPS or maps, to meet deadlines and minimize delays.

o   Elementary use of computers (e.g. email, internet, word processing).

Work conditions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be required to travel frequently to insecure and limited-resource environments.

Sometimes the candidate may be required to work for extra hours to deliver emerging unprecedented priorities

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 2-3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Heartland Alliance is committed to fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of employment and program operation. We make hiring and employment decisions, and deliver all programs, services, and functions, without regard to race, color, age, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations.