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: Cox’s Bazar & Teknaf, Bangladesh
Possible Start of the activities: December 01, 2018
Number of positions: 02
Duration of the contract: up to July 31, 2019 (with possibility of extension)

Responsibilities and description of tasks:

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.

His/ her main responsibilities in below:

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 phone of his/her movements
• 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: 

• Minimum Higher Secondary School Certificate. (Flexibility for experienced person)
• Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience in relevant field
• Both males and females are allowed to apply
• Minimum fluency in English is required
• Good communication skill
• Knowledge of driving rules & regulations
• Valid Driving license must required
• Capacity in local language will be preferred

Salary Range: Monthly consolidated salary BDT 34,300/- and other benefits as per HR policy of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)
Line Manager: Deputy Logistic and Admin Manager  

Application dead line:  Sunday 18th November 2018.

Only short listed candidates will be invited for test and interview.
“SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL promotes diversity in its workforce”