Driver

Project Background

The Jordan Himaya project is a USAID-funded activity that aims to enhance access to and quality of essential services and protection for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Jordan. The project has two outcomes: 1) survivor-centered institutional capacity improved, and 2) legislative frameworks for protecting survivors and responding to violence strengthened. To achieve these outcomes, the project will apply a survivor-centered systems-strengthening approach to improve prevention, response, and protection services, and to support the development and implementation of survivor-centered legislation and policies. The project will work with and through local partners, including a Jordanian partner consortium and an all-Jordanian key personnel team, to leverage their expertise and ensure the sustainability and impact of the project interventions. Outcome 1 will inform research, advocacy, and policy changes in Outcome 2, while reforms supported under Outcome 2 will be implemented and enforced by institutions and service providers that have gained stronger capacity under Outcome 1.

Role’s Purpose

The Driver supports the operations team with driving and maintenance of assigned project vehicles, coordinating transportation schedules and generally moving to the frontline location of work. The position requires completing information on paper and computer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for transporting staff to and from various locations throughout Jordan while strictly observing traffic laws.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections ensuring that they are operational and safe to drive.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary.
• Ensure vehicles are always ready for any emergencies including fuel and maintenance readiness
• Clean vehicles daily both inside and outside.
• Ensure the periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed.
• Maintain vehicle logs, documenting vehicles movements and destinations.
• Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Perform courier services as required.
• Ensure vehicle fuel and maintenance cost reports are share on monthly basis
• Under facilitation of the Director of Finance and Operations, ensure full compliance with Himaya transport and vehicle management procedures as spelled in the manual
• Track and report on vehicle insurance and registration renewal timelines
• Assist on some logistical support, such as purchase of operational goods such as kitchen and sanitary supplies as well as stationery and office supplies.
• Other duties as required by supervisor or COP.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in driving and logistics, preferably on a USAID project or other donor-funded projects in Jordan.
• Experience driving within different regions across Jordan.
• Valid public driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the country.
• Experienced in driving in difficult terrains. Ability to check road conditions before departure for safety precaution
• Able to maintain good working relationships with team members while retaining high levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Good sense of geography, directions and locations
• Capable of communicating verbally in English.