Background on ACTED

Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the centre and provides a tailored support to local needs.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced, and committed team player to fill the Driver position in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Position Profile:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Logistics Officer, the driver ensures that ACTED’s staff are driven safely to meetings, workshops, and other work-related destinations; and that the ACTED vehicle under his/her charge is maintained in an optimal working condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide transport to ACTED staff e.g. to and from meetings, field missions, airport etc when needed and ensure highest quality, courteous, efficient services and safe driving for all occupants.
• Collect and deliver mail, packages, equipment; and maintains records of all deliveries and distributions.
•  Comply, observe the Traffic rules and ACTED’s policies on driving at all times
•  Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements. Fuelling, pre-travel checks, travel docs, vehicle expenses and any other docs and persons traveling for packing instructions and timings.
• Ensure all vehicle maintenance services are carried out in accordance with set service schedules and checklist duly signed and completed.
• Submit reports indicating vehicle condition and undertake all repair work assigned properly to meet set standards in readiness for travel. Also to continuously monitor condition of the vehicle assigned to and promptly report to the Senior Logistics Officer in case of any damages, accidents and incidents.
•   Perform operational inspection of vehicle on a regular basis and before and after long trips to include tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, water, and interior.
•  Performs minor repairs, arranges for regular maintenance and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
•  Ensures safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools.
•    Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance,
•  registration, logs, first aid kit, accessories and necessary spare parts are in the assigned vehicle. Also be accountable for them
• Ensures that, in the event of an accident involving his assigned vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed.
•  Routinely check the assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances and promptly advice the Senior Logistics Officer when renewals are due
• Report immediately on route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions or otherwise to the Senior Logistics Officer as the situations arises.
•  Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required.
•   Exchanges relevant information and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues and his/her supervisor.
• When appropriate, undertake other related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or management
•  Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

key performance indicators

·      Daily Vehicle Movement and Log Book

·      Vehicle Maintenance

·      Vehicle Safety and Policy Adherence

·      technical skills