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About Welthungerhilfe

Welthungerhilfe it is one of Germany's biggest non-governmental relief organizations. Non-profit making, politically independent and non-denominational, the organization is run by a Supervisory Board of honorary members under the patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its work is funded by private donations and public grants. Welthungerhilfe is working since the 1980’s continuously in Afghanistan and opened the first offices in 1992. Since this time Welthungerhilfe has implemented some 165 projects in Afghanistan. Main fields of Welthungerhilfe intervention in Afghanistan are emergency relief, food and nutrition security, rural and regional development and water and sanitation.

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of the Driver position in WHH working in Kabul is to provide safe and reliable transportation support to facilitate the organization's vital activities and programs. Driver has a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies in challenging and often volatile environments. The driver is responsible for operating vehicles in compliance with local traffic laws and WHH policies, maintaining the vehicles in good working condition, and practicing defensive driving techniques to mitigate risks. By fulfilling his duties with dedication and professionalism, drivers contribute to the organization's mission of delivering humanitarian aid, reaching vulnerable communities,

Generic Responsibilities

• Compliance with Regulations: Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. This includes having a valid driver's license, adhering to traffic rules, and obtaining any necessary permits or certifications.
• Security and Safety: Taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of passengers, cargo, and themselves. This could involve implementing defensive driving techniques, securing the vehicle when parked, and being aware of potential security threats in the area.
• Navigation: Having a good understanding of local routes and being able to navigate effectively using maps. Drivers may need to plan their routes to reach destinations efficiently, considering factors such as road conditions, traffic congestion, and time constraints.
• Customer Service: Providing a courteous and professional service to passengers or clients. This may involve assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking, handling their luggage, and maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor.

Specific Responsibilities

• Transportation: Safely and efficiently transporting passengers, goods, or equipment from one location to another within Kabul and the central region. This could involve driving various types of vehicles, such as WHH Official Cars or WHH Rented vehicles.
• Documentation: Keeping accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and any incident or accident reports as required by the employer or local authorities.
• Reporting: reporting any accident, whether minor or significant, immediately to both his direct supervisor and the radio room.
• Report any unprofessional behavior of passengers in the vehicle that may pose a danger to their own and others' lives immediately to the safety officer and the radio room.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Regularly inspecting the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition. This involves checking the engine, tires, brakes, lights, and other essential components. Any identified technical issues requiring urgent attention should be promptly reported to both the line manager and the radio room.
• Drivers may also be responsible for scheduling and conducting routine maintenance and repairs.

The candidate must have previous experience working with INGOs and be a resident of Kabul city who knows the routes and areas of Kabul city and the central region.

Skills Required

• having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

• The applicants should complete & submit only the WHH Recruitment Form with resume to the following email address (Candidate can download form from http://www.acbar.org/applicationform) (https://www.acbar.org/applicationform?page=5)
• HR Database will not accept only resume of applicant.
• Only application send to below address will be considered. Applications send to any other address even within the organization cannot be considered.
• Please put the vacancy number and job title in your email subject or otherwise your email will reject from resume database.

WHH will screen all applications on the fulfillment of the requirements and if an applicant has no response from WHH within 30 days after closure of the vacancy, it indicates that the applicant is not shortlisted.  WHH encourage applicants who are not shortlisted to keep checking for vacancies in the future to check if more suitable vacancies to apply for.

The candidate must have previous experience working with INGOs and be a resident of Kabul city who knows the routes and areas of Kabul city and the central region.

Submission Email:

afg.kab.hr@welthungerhilfe.de