Responsibilities/Deliverables for the Project Driver

• Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office
• Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary with courtesy

• Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle washes exterior and
• cleans interior
• Ensure the timely and scheduled maintenance and repair of the vehicle
• Transports Project staff, consultants, to designated fields or other approved locations.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Provides day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes and tire pressure.
• Makes arrangements for major repairs for the vehicle when needed.
• Ensures that all required documents with the vehicle are in order and up to date regarding vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, and necessary spare parts.
• Plans route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
• Ensures passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfils special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running
• Performs any other duties as assigned

Required Qualification and skills required of the Project Driver:

• Basic knowledge/familiarity with automobile maintenance is required.
• At least three years of experience working for NGOs.
• Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.
• Self-motivated, courteous, and humble individual.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and availability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, and proven ability to work in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and at least one local language desired

Key Competencies required by applicants

Communication skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills (spoken/written), including the ability to listen to and incorporate the views of stakeholders; ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in written); ability to tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience.

Teamwork skills: Proven ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.  Client orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and suggest appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.