Position:  Driver

Department: Logistics Unit

Direct hierarchy: Senior Driver/Senior Logistics Officer

Location: Mogadishu

Starting date: November 2024

Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced, and committed team player to fill a Driver position to be based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Position Profile

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Senior Driver and 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

1)    Provide transport to ACTED staff e.g. to and from meetings, field missions, airport etc. when needed and ensure the highest quality, courteous, efficient services and safe driving for all occupants.

2)    Collect and deliver mail, packages, equipment; and maintains records of all deliveries and distributions.

3)    Comply, always observe the Traffic rules and ACTED’s policies on driving.

4)    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.

5)    Ensure all vehicle maintenance services are carried out in accordance with set service schedules and checklist duly signed and completed.

6)     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 logistics manager/ Logistics Officer in case of any damage, accidents and incidents.

7)    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.

8)    Performs minor repairs, arranges for regular maintenance, and ensures that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good running condition.

9)      Ensures safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools.

10)      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

11)    Ensures that, in the event of an accident involving his assigned vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed.

12)      Routinely check the assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances and promptly advice the Logistics Officer when renewals are due.

13)  Report immediately on route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions or otherwise to the Senior Logistics Officer as the situations arises.

14)    Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, and maintaining stores when required.

15)    Exchanges relevant information and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues and his/her supervisor.

16)    When appropriate, undertake other related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or management.

17)    Logistical Support: Assist with the logistics of transporting supplies and equipment necessary for program implementation, including loading and unloading cargo

18)     Route Planning: Plan and navigate efficient routes, considering road conditions, traffic, and safety considerations, especially in challenging environments.

19)     Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, including mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities, and report any incidents or accidents as required.

20)     Communication: Stay in regular communication with team members and management regarding schedules, routes, and any issues that arise during transport.

Other

21)      Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to supervisors and other team member

22)       Perform any other related activities assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications/Skills and Experience Required

• At least 5 years of relevant technical work experience.

• Experienced in driving both automatic and manual vehicles.

• Experience working in an INGO is a plus.

• Free from Qat and cigarettes addiction.

• Valid driving license from the government and good driving record recommendation.

• Certificate or diploma in Auto mechanic skills will be an added advantage.

• A certificate of good conduct (Non-Criminal Certificate) is mandatory.

• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations, driver’s protocol, and courtesies

• Must be conversant with the road network and traffic regulations of Mogadishu, Somalia and other main adjacent districts/cities.

• Defensive driving certificate is a plus.

• Experience in providing logistical support will be an advantage.

• Basic mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs if necessary.

• Fluency in oral and written Somali is mandatory

• English Language: Moderate in Oral and Writing.

• Computer Skills: Elementary use of computers (e.g. email, internet, word processing) is a plus

Values

• Must be Trustworthy and reliable; proven Integrity and good human relation /Commitment to mandate, Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Valuing diversity

How to apply

Qualified Nationals with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to [email protected] and received on or before 5.00PM on 10th November 2024 with the subject line “DRIVER – MOGADISHU”

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

ACTED will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not retained any agent in connection with recruitments.

ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries within our programs from exploitation abuse and any kind of misconduct. ACTED has specific policies, including PSEA and Child Protection, which outline the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, consultants, and other stakeholders and have zero tolerance towards misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will be expected to sign ACTED’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as an annex to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, however females, PLWD, and individuals from marginalized communities, are strongly encouraged to apply due to the disparity now.