Driver

The Driver will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating IOM vehicles to transport staff, documents, and other authorized items as required. The Driver will ensure that the assigned vehicle is properly maintained, clean, roadworthy, and used only for official purposes. The position will follow all traffic, safety, security, and organizational procedures and will coordinate vehicle movements with the Fleet Manager and Dispatcher.

The Driver may be required to travel to different locations in Afghanistan, work flexible hours, and undertake field trips involving long-distance travel and overnight stays.

• Drive IOM vehicles efficiently and in safely manner for the passengers in conformity with local road traffic rules and regulations. Maintain high quality of driving conduct.

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle to ensure roadworthy conditions. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine, oil, fan, belt, etc.

• Arrange for minor repairs as needed and seek for assistance when major mechanical problems occur. Advice the Dispatcher in case of service or repair judged necessary after field trips or in between regular scheduled service.

• Vehicle must at all times be kept clean, interior and exterior

• Ensure that the vehicle undertake regular service intervals.

• Make sure that the vehicle always has sufficient fuel to accomplish the designated runs. Prior to departure for field trips ascertain the perfect running conditions of the vehicle and to have the tank full.

• Ensure that the IOM vehicle is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.

• Make sure to complete the car log sheet for mileage and fuel consumption control.

• Submit proper receipt for purchase of fuel or any other needs related to the vehicle prior authorization.

• Record and document any accidents or collisions however minor and report such incidents to the Fleet Manager/Dispatcher and Security Office.

• Be prepared to work flexible longer hours and to travel long distances whereby several overnight stays may be necessary in different regions of Afghanistan and surrounding countries.

• Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness which involves IOM and its officials. 

• Collect and deliver mail/documents as assigned.

• Hand over waiver form to none IOM personnel in case IOM vehicle is being used by.

• Having always updated valid driving license.

• Make sure all vehicle movements are coordinated with Dispatcher/Fleet Manager and further reported to the radio room.

• Perform any other duties as may be required

• Completion of High school education with two years driving experience. Formal drivers training with a valid driver's license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• Two or more years of work experience as an armored vehicle driver, preferably in an international 
• organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. 
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles. 

Experience in defensive driving is desirable.