Background:
Under the supervision of the Senior Fleet Officer, the Driver is responsible for the transportation of ACTED staff and any other assets given to him appropriately, following ACTED safety and security procedures.
adherence with acted’s greening policy:
ACTED’s greening strategy aims to tackle environmental degradation and climate change while meeting the needs of the most vulnerable who are often those most affected by the deepening environmental crisis. Each ACTED employee will adhere to these principles through key green programming responsibilities:
adherence with acted’s pseah policy:
(Driver) has the responsibility to adhere to the PSEAH Policy (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment). The (Driver) has the obligation to complete all mandatory trainings related to the Code of Conduct and the PSEA policy and report any safeguarding concern such as breaches of organisational policies or codes of conduct according to ACTED’s procedures. The (Driver) carries out work duties in a way that does not harm children, vulnerable adults or other staff or volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1: General Responsibilities
• To transport ACTED staff within all cities, camps, and districts in which ACTED is operating.
• Regularly update the logbook for each trip (km starts, km stops, hour departure time, hour arrival to destination, etc.); Keep your logbook clean and without many written error/mistakes.
• To provide true and fair report of the covered distances and used fuel to the line manager.
• To request from passengers to fill in and sign the logbook for each trip (km start, km stop, hour departure time and hour arrival to destination).
• To strictly refrain from using the vehicle for private needs or for the transportation of persons not involved in ACTED activities.
• To keep the vehicle, clean by washing it weekly and to clean the inside of the vehicle daily.
• Ensure to record each trip on the logbook with the full details (Date, time of the trip, track of the journey, meter reading, passenger’s name & signature, fuel refill & driver’s name/signature)
• To perform any related duties are performed as and when requested by line manager.
• To support the logistics in the stock management; handling, receiving, counting and any other tasks assigned by Line manager.
2: Passenger Safety:
• To bear security/safety responsibility of the passengers on board.
• To make sure the seat belts are fastened both driver and passenger(s) while seated.
• Keep the speed limit inside Zaatari camp, Azraq camp ,cities and on highways: respects traffic speed limits/rules while driving all the time. Failing to do so can lead to immediate dismissal.
• To decrease speed, when necessary, like when: passing in front of a school, when animals are visible crossing the road, playgrounds, villages etc.
• Check regularly the “first aid kits” and fire extinguishers inside the vehicle and report any problem to Logistics department.
• To obtain a security clearance prior to departure to the field or another base – when applicable.
• In case of any accidents, due to ignorance of traffic rules and or high speed, driver will be responsible in front of ACTED and the party who have received possible damages.
• To be responsible for following security restrictions while traveling (e.g., curfew, avoiding restricted areas).
• To be responsible for in-time-communication with security or logistics department to inform his and passengers location.
• To have all the necessary contact information in his vehicles (phone contact) and needs to remember the emergency contact numbers.
• Load and unload the vehicle, properly and place items inside vehicle with care and safety measures.
• Note: Failing to follow any of safety rules has immediate reaction as consequence including dismissal.
3: Technical Responsibilities
• Report immediately any technical failure of vehicle to transport focal point in the logistics department.
• Keep the vehicle clean and always in good condition.
• Undertake a check and control of the vehicle on daily basis before starting the engine.
• Report any defect of vehicle to the Logistic Officer without delays.
• To maintain his vehicle in a good condition.
• To carry weekly check of the vehicle and wash his vehicle chassis weekly.
• To load and unload his vehicle; properly roping down the loading of the vehicleز
To check and keep with care the tools, the toolbox, and other materials of the vehicle.
• To register and check in a Logbook the fuel delivered and the fuel consumption.
• To perform minor maintenance to his car when needed (fixing/changing flat tires).
• Check the spare tire of the vehicle is in good condition and not FLAT.
• If on long missions, ensure to have enough fuel, additional spare tires, and tools
• To park vehicles at designated and approved locations only during out of working hours.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· A valid driver’s license required.
· A good driving record and understanding of auto mechanics required.
· Minimum three years of experience.
· Good physical health required.
· Ability to read and write in Arabic.
· English reading and writing are strongly preferred.
. Ability to work under pressure.
. Commitment and has a good style in communication skills with others.
ACTED is an international non-governmental organization created in 1993 which responds to the humanitarian needs of populations in crisis situations respecting their dignity, while promoting and implementing opportunities for sustainable development by investing in human potential. Independent, private and non-profit-making, ACTED works in accordance with strict political and religious impartiality, the principles of non-discrimination and transparency, and the values of responsibility, impact, entrepreneurship and inspiration. ACTED adopts a zero tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation and abuse. ACTED is committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse both within the organization and within the framework of ACTED programmes and ACTED beneficiary populations. ACTED JORDAN: Since 2005, ACTED has become a key actor in Jordan promoting the humanitarian-development nexus. In 2020, ACTED implemented more than 15 projects reaching over 80,000 beneficiaries, with five offices across the country, and implementing in 9 governorates. ACTED supports host and refugee communities across 3 programmatic pillars: WASH & Sustainable Resource Management, Civil society Engagement, and Livelihoods & Economic Development.
