1 On Call Driver-Khanaqin based with Traveling to Kirkuk and Erbil (INT10366)

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Oxfam Iraq is looking for: On Call driver Khanaqin with traveling to Kirkuk  and Erbil and other locations.

 

 

Driver Job Profile for NE Area, Kirkuk, Diyala, Erbil with possibility to other Erbil Governorate of Iraq as On Call

Oncall here we mean based on the need not a contracted driver with a vehicle.

 

1. Responsibilities
   The driver is responsible for
   • safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles ( His own Vehicle Van and Minibus are preferred not less than 2017)
   • regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles ( Vehicle must be maintained all the time while using for Oxfam Official trips for the mentioned areas)
   • taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations
   • running official errands and

The driver performs the following tasks:

Type of the vehicles and the plate number:

One vehicle is requested to be hired as only on-call as below Models and type of Vehicles.

• VAN or Minibus vehicle the model should not be under 2016.

 

1. Tasks
   1. Driving
   The driver
   • provides passenger transport in his car for office, project or program staff, official visitors and guests
   • runs errands for the project, program or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies, this when requested.
   • helps with transporting goods based on the request.
   • completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with Oxfam standards
2. Service
   The driver
   • cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly ( always keep the vehicle cleaned)
   • checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tire/tires pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
   • is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance.
   • reports need for service and carries out minor repairs.
   • immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle fittings
3. Knowledge management
   The driver
   • uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers
4. Other duties/additional tasks
   The driver
   • assists other colleagues as needed in the project, program or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request.
5. Required qualifications, competences and experience
   Qualifications
   • secondary school education
   • holds a valid driver’s license

Professional experience
• at least 3 years’ work experience as a driver with references, preferred experience with NGOs/LNGOs
• no major accidents in the past 2 years

Other knowledge, additional competences
• Arabic Language, good knowledge of English language, knowledge of Kurdish  is an advantage
• discipline and punctuality
• resilience and patience
• familiarity with Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Kirkuk and Diyala ( Kalar) Areas and Route  city ( All related Areas and Oxfam intervention areas) and overland travel in northern Diyala and KRG, this is when requested.
• appropriate appearance and attire (friendly manner with all passengers)
• ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times and reports restrictions immediately
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

 

 

Note:

• this vehicle with the driver will be an oncall only (means there will be no monthly contract, only will be paid for those trips been worked for Oxfam, and that based on the range will be shared in the oncall driver contracts later.

 

• Oxfam in need for only one position in the meantime for May and June 2024, other applicant may be contacted based on the same evaluation process when needed, mainly for transporting staff between Diyala ( Kalar), Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Kirkuk and another Oxfam intervention areas when needed, that will based on the communication in advance prior to 24 hour.

 

• Trips may be on the weekends, most of the times.

 

• It’s a must that the driver should be from (Khanaqeen Residence).

 

• Governmental Employees are not short listed or selected whatever their sectors are and not advise to apply.

 

 

Deadline for receiving CVs is the 28^th of April 2024, please fill the attached form for pricing.

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.