Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of religion, creed or political affiliation. To develop this work from Gaza, we are recruiting a:
Driver
MSF is currently seeking to hire Driver to join our project in Gaza.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
Performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and MSF security rules, in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service
JOB PROFILE
- Checking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if another uses the vehicle
- Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.
- Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring non MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle
- Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents
- Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
- Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
- Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.
- Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
- As there is no radio room nor use of VHF nor HF, the related line has not to be considered.
- The driver will occasionally handle petty cash to do small purchases.
- As being part of the log team, the driver will occasionally help on delegated tasks.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education
Essential literacy and driving license. Good knowledge of country roads
Experience
- Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience
- Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4x4, boats, motorbikes, etc.)
- Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
Languages
Mission language and local language essential
Knowledge
- Desirable knowledge of basic mechanics
- Good knowledge of mission area roads
Competencies
- Results and Quality Orientation L1
- Teamwork and Cooperation L1
- Behavioural Flexibility L1
- Commitment to MSF Principles L1
- Stress Management L2
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV in English, with reference details:
Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project
Only To: msfocb-gaza-recruitment@brussels.msf.org
Please write Driver on your application or it may not be considered.
The deadline for submitting applications is:7th October 2021 at 4:00 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test and interview.
A Security Clearance certificate issued by MOI will required at the last stage of the recruitment process.