POOL DRIVERS (On-Need / Periodic Basis)

The Role

Provide timely and safe driving and courier/liaison support to field team operations as required on a pool/on-need basis. Drive authorized personnel to destinations as instructed, and support day-to-day movement of documents and materials. Maintain strict adherence to safety and convoy procedures.

Major Responsibilities

1) Timely and Quality Support to Operations

• Drive project personnel and other authorized persons to assigned destinations.
• Collect, transport, and deliver documents (and other approved items) to designated locations.
• Ensure punctuality, good time-keeping, and adherence to planned travel schedules.

2) Ensure Safe Working Environment

• Ensure vehicle safety and that required safety/security equipment is always available in the vehicle.
• Alert management immediately of any shortage or absence of safety/security equipment.
• Conduct regular radio checks and strictly follow convoy procedures.
• Comply with all traffic regulations and relevant codes of conduct.
• Monitor the vehicle’s condition and report any malfunctions/repair needs promptly.
• Facilitate vehicle repairs and assist with spare part identification/acquisition when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of the assigned vehicle.
• Monitor the security context and provide updates and advice to field teams.

3) Customer-Focused and Accountable Service

• Provide assistance to administration staff as and when required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vehicle/equipment records.
• Ensure monthly fuel reconciliations for all assigned vehicles (as applicable).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills
• Must adhere to set security standards
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Perform other duties as required.

(Pool Basis)

• These positions are on-need/periodic and drivers will be called upon based need.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

o   Educational level required:  Secondary education

o   Technical Training qualifications required: Valid driving license

o   Experience: 3 years of experience in a similar job

o   Basic in English and fluent in Somali.

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Working Environment:

The position is office-based in Somaliland with regular travel to other field locations.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Please submit your merged application letter and CV to [email protected] on or before August 10th, 2026.