Driver - Assiut

The Driver facilitates the transportation of organization office members or visitors to ensure smooth workflow by safely operating the organization's vehicle. The role requires adherence to traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, and coordination with supervisors for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Comply with traffic laws prioritizing safety and speed limits set by the organization and drive safely.
• Adhere to the organization's policies and child protection policy.
• Keep the vehicle clean and in good condition.
• Inspect the vehicle and ensure that the organization's vehicles, fuel, and maintenance funding are used only for organizational purposes.
• Coordinate in advance with officials regarding movement schedules to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Ensure safety tools are available inside the vehicle (fire extinguisher, first aid kit, reflective triangle, air compressor, etc.).
• Follow approved routes and do not change the path without coordination with the direct supervisor.
• Assist in loading and unloading items to and from the vehicle.
• Fill vehicle records and maintain work schedules.
• Inform the direct manager of any vehicle purchase needs.
• Ensure the vehicle is ready for travel and maintain a suitable fuel level (not less than 25%), oil level, and general vehicle condition.
• Report and notify about periodic maintenance schedules, any malfunctions, accidents, or repair needs immediately to the direct manager.
• Pay any fines for bad driving or illegal parking.
• Do not use the vehicle for personal purposes.
• Assist staff with administrative tasks (such as photocopying documents) or any other tasks assigned by the direct manager.

Requirements

• Holder of first/second/third degree driving license.
• Applicant must be resident of Assiut Governorate.
• Preferably has basic knowledge of English.
• At least 4 years of experience with development organizations.
• Willingness to work long hours especially in the field and travel outside the governorate.
• Politeness and good interaction with staff and guests of the organization.
• Ability to solve daily problems related to the job.
• Punctuality in attendance, departure, and arrival times to destinations to avoid delays.
• Good knowledge of geographic areas and roads inside and outside the governorate.
• Ability to use map applications (GPS).
• Skills in defensive driving, ability to anticipate risks and avoid accidents.

Skills

• Driving License
• Defensive Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Use of GPS
• Geographic Knowledge
• Traffic Law Compliance
• Transportation Coordination
• Risk Anticipation
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Languages

English, Arabic