Driver - National Position

Job Title:                                            Driver

Department:                                     Operations

Division:                                             Operations

Duty Station:                                    Zummar

Line Manager:                                  Team Leader

Line Management Responsibility:   N/A

Position Type:                                   Full-time

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce and prevent violence, protect civilians and build peace together with communities in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and is thematically focused on, interrupting cycles of violence, building trust and peaceful co-existence among divided communities and women inclusion and participation.

OVERVIEW

The driver is a member of the Operations Team responsible for providing transport and logistics assistance to the mission under the direction of the Operations Manager, fleet officer, and Team Leader. This includes transporting team members to meetings and other activities. It also involves providing assistance with the procurement and delivery of goods for the team of NP as well as any other activities relevant to the role. All NP staff are expected to embody UCP guiding principles of:

• Nonviolence
• Direct action
• Radical connection
• Process-oriented
• Independence
• Nonpartisanship
• Redemption and healing
• Pluriversality
• Accountability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transport

• Transport members of the Location-based programme implementation team to meetings and other events both in office as well as to field sites within Iraq, informing line manager of any delays or concerns
• Follow NP safety and security guidelines for drivers.
• Keep passengers and pedestrians safe.
• Treat vehicles properly and avoid damage caused by reckless driving.
• Keep vehicle in good condition, cleaning them weekly.
• Maintain fuel levels in the vehicle in line with SOPs.
• Report any problems and perform daily service checks.
• Perform daily service and weekly vehicle inspections and report any problems immediately.

Procurement and logistics

• Assist Logistics Officer and Caretaking staff with procuring supplies and undertaking collection/delivery as directed.
• Assist in general maintenance (guest house and office) activities around the office.
• Conduct and perform any other any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong commitment to safety and security
• Commitment to Nonviolent Peaceforce’s nonpartisan approach to working in Iraq.
• Experience as a driver, knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance

Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to manage information with discretion.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and devise practical solutions.

Interpersonal:

• Flexible, energetic and adaptable
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Basic emergency field repairs
• Basic maintenance under direction from the fleet officer
• Basic fault finding

Other Specialized Requirements:

• A full, clean Driver’s License is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. two pages) through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The closing date for applications is 11 September 2024

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Candidates may be identified before the closing

• Only nationals will be considered for the position. Candidates from Zummar are highly desired.

• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We priorities ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.

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