VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Driver

Responsible to: Supply Chain and Facilities Officer

Location: Burao, Somaliland

Eligibility: ONLY Valid Driving License holders

Closing date: Tuesday, 10th June 2025

NGO PRESENTATION

Created in 1982, Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. HI was the co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its role in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.

Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI) started in Somalia in 1992 by setting up a rehabilitation center in Hargeisa. HI’s strategy in Somalia is to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities and to engage development actors to promote inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable people at local and national level.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSITION

Position will be based in Burao, under the direct line-management of Supply Chain and Facility Officer. He works closely with the rest of the Humanity and Inclusion team.

Responsibility 1: Transportation

•       Transport staff and material as per given schedules and with respect to line manager planning and instruction

•       Respect road regulations as well as Handicap procedures with regard to the speed limit and behavior at checkpoints

•       Ensure all passengers respect security rules in the vehicle (seat belts fastened, no smoking…)

•       Fill in properly the logbook (movements, fuel refill, maintenance) and keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving license, insurance paper, HI ID card…)

•       Ensure all materials transported in the vehicle are properly loaded and secured

•       During duty, remain on active standby within close distance of the vehicle

•       Immediately report any traffic accident involving the vehicle, issue with authorities, or general information about the road condition to the supervisor

•       Know the city plan, especially HI staff houses, INGOs offices, UN offices … and relevant partner’s offices.

Responsibility 2: Vehicle Maintenance

•       Check his vehicle every day prior to departure (general condition, engine oil, cooling fluid, lights, tires etc) as well as upon return to the base

•       Wash the car when needed and upon request of the line manager

•       Undertake minor maintenance (filter cleaning, levels, tire pressure…) and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times

•       Ensure fuel refill of the vehicle when requested and properly fill in the necessary documents

•       Check the availability in his vehicle of all necessary documents, first aid kit, and security toolbox

•       Immediately inform the supervisor in case of any issue with the vehicle

•       Record all the maintenance done in the Logbook of the vehicle.

Responsibility 3: Respect of agenda movement

•       Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time

•       Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to the needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit)

•       Pack materials received for dispatch, affixes labels, insert material in envelopes and prepare waybills

•       Guarantee good loading and unloading of the car and tight the goods in an appropriate way

Responsibility 4: Support to Logistics

•       Deliver or pick up material or documents and ensure their transportation

•       Participate in the loading and unloading materials from/to vehicles

•       Assist in stock management and monthly physical inventories (Consumables, cleaning products and stationeries).

•       Assist in Equipment management and yearly physical inventories.

•       Assist the logistics team in archiving documents (Printing, filing, scanning …)

•       Assist in minor reparation for premises (office, guesthouse, warehouse)

•       Perform any other tasks as requested by supervisor

Note that this job description must remain flexible; the list of tasks set out above is not exhaustive and is subject to changes resulting from the diversity of Humanity and Inclusion - Handicap international activities to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

Education:

•       Essential Literacy: Secondary Education with proficient English Language

Experience:

•       Essential: At least 3 years professional driving experience with an International NGO

•       Essential: Having valid Somaliland Driving license

•       Desirable: University Education

Language

•       Essential: Somali Native

•       Essential: English language (basic)

Other:

•       Writing and communication skills

•       Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

•       Stress management

•       Understanding the road traffic rules and regulations.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child. Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application (cover letter, CV & Driving License) by email latest on Tuesday, 10th June 2025 to : [email protected] or you can physically submit in Hard copy to HI office in Burao; Address - Burao City, Lihle District, Sha'ab Area, Burao University Road; For further clarification, contact +252 63 4407009