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| Soft skin vehicle driver | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Other, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2021-07-28 | Close Date | 2021-07-31 |
| Vacancy No | DAI/AVC-HVC | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One year extendable |
| Education | N/A | Experience | At least 2 years of experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an international organization is preferred. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Grade H, NTA Salary Scale |
About Company
About DAI/AVC-HVC: Afghanistan Value Chains – High-Value Crops (AVC-HVC) is a market-oriented project that operates throughout the country, with offices in Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad, and Kandahar. AVC-HVC promotes sustainable agriculture-led economic growth, in line with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock's National Comprehensive Agricultural Development Priority Program. Afghanistan's high-value crop sector contributes significantly to the country's economic growth and employment. Building on past U.S. Government investments in agriculture, AVC-HVC represents USAID's shift towards private-sector and agriculture-led economic growth by building the capacity of individual high-value crop-related enterprises to be profitable and competitive. The activity provides the enterprises with business development services and advice, driving profits and employment in a sector that supports approximately 80 percent of the Afghan population.
Job Description
The Soft skin vehicle driver will be responsible to ensure safe and responsible driving of office vehicles, properly maintain it and running of official errands and assisting with other office services.
- Objectives and Duties
- Routine maintenance and care of office vehicles including but not limited to minor routine repairs.
- Drive office vehicles safely and chauffeur office staff, official visitors and guests to official destinations.
- Take careful note of all available information concerning street conditions, effective routes and locations.
- Assists in the transport of goods.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness. Regularly clean inside and outside the office vehicle. Wash car when it is required and advised.
- Check oil, water, brakes and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tire pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on regular basis and every 5000 km whichever comes first, test lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.
- Is responsible for accuracy of project vehicle documents and its care, keeps vehicle logbook updated on a daily basis and registers each monthly check and maintenance/repair works required.
- Calculate the petrol, oil, and lubricant (POL) use on a monthly basis.
- Report the need for maintenance and undertake minor repairs.
- Report any emergency or incidents immediately. Immediately reports any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.
- Use a UHF radio communication.
- If there is no outside driving activity, s/he stands by in the office, supports other colleagues on need basis, and does other office work as assigned by supervisor.
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirement
- Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an international organization is preferred.
- Prior relevant experience with DAI Global LLC is preferable.
- Relevant experience with USAID-funded projects or international organizations is required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- No history of major accidents within the past 1 year
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Hard-working
- Discipline and punctuality
- Stress tolerance and patience
- Maintain a professional relationship with project employees and security contractor staff
- Strong sense of client service
- Strong communication skills
- Language skills: fluent Dari & Pashto, able to conduct basic communicate in English
- Have a solid understanding of the Project region or Area of work
- Strong understanding of the local area, places and culture
- Possess understanding vehicle operating systems
- Have a nil police record
- Ability to receive a clear police background check
Submission Guideline
To apply: Please send your CV & Covering letter to below email address and include Soft Skin Driver - Herat in the subject line of the application.
Note: Applications without specific subject line will not be given consideration.