SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is an international humanitarian organization based in Paris, France, which provides aid and assistance to victims of war and natural disasters. For the past 35 years, the organization’s vocation has been to meet the three vital needs - drinking, eating and sheltering – of vulnerable populations around the world. Our programs mainly focus on emergency relief actions related to water and sanitation but also related to food security as well as shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Driver

Affectation: Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Start of the activities: As soon as possible
Number of positions: 05
Duration of the contract: up to 31st Dec'17 (possibility of extension)

Responsibilities and description of tasks:

Major responsibilities of the Driver will include the followings;

The driver uses Solidarités International vehicles and/or boats for transporting goods and people, according to Solidarités International procedures. He/she makes all journeys in accordance with established schedules.

Care/vehicle maintenance/monitoring:

• Maintain the vehicle and his/her equipment and ensure the safety of all passengers
• Take part in the basic upkeep of the vehicle, carry out up-to-date care and maintenance of the vehicle according to established procedures and immediately inform his/her line manager of any problems
• Keep the vehicle clean
• Fill in the log-book and monitoring documents
• Supervise the loading and unloading of the vehicle as well as the organization and safety of packages in his/her vehicle

Security:

• Respect the traffic rules, speed limits and braking distances and adjust his/her speed according to road conditions
• He/she must wear a seat belt, safety helmet or lifejacket at all times and make sure that all passengers follow this rule
• Ensure that visibility equipment is available onboard the vehicle
• Follow the established procedure in the case of an accident
• Before each journey, check that all vehicle documentation, a break-down kit, and other safety equipment is onboard the vehicle and that the communications equipment is in good working order
• Keep base informed by radio of his/her movements and listen to HF and VHF radio
• Stay close to the vehicle and be available at all times
• Ensure that passengers and vehicle return before nightfall
• Ensure that there is enough fuel for each trip
• Do not carry passengers who do not belong to the organization unless a disclaimer has been signed, in agreement with the line manager
• Do not carry passengers carrying arms or wearing military uniform
• Park the vehicle in a suitable place, 'ready to leave'

Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Secondary School certificate (flexibility for experienced persons)
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in relevant fields
• Good interpersonal skills and cultural tolerance;
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment;
• Knowledge of driving rules & regulations
• Driving license must required

Salary Range: Monthly consolidated salary BDT 34300 and other benefits as per HR policy of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)
Line manager: Logistics officer / fleet manager

Application dead line: Sunday, 31st December 2017

Only short listed candidates will be invited for test and interview.
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