Driver / Messenger

Description of the unit / department:

Trócaire is one of Ireland’s leading agencies working for global justice and promoting human development in 17 countries around the world. This role is based in Trócaire’s ,Pakistan Country Office. In Pakistan we are working to empower and support local NGOs and communities with a particular focus on KPK and Sindh.  This position will be located within the Admin team which comprises six people, headed by the Finance and Admin Manager, who in turn reports to the Country Director. 

Background to the Role:

This is a position to support a busy multi-cultural office. To support the delivery of our programme ambitions, Trocaire Pakistan seeks to recruit a highly skilled and experienced driver for GBV Programme

Reporting to:

Reporting to the Finance & Admin Officer - GBV

Location of Position

Islamabad

Scope of the role

The post holder is expected to have good experience in Driving and be willing to work in a busy multi-cultural environment. He will work closely with the Finance/Admin and programme staff in supporting our current work administratively.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Logistics:

Consistently ensure that Trocaire’s vehicle and driving policies and good practice is followed at all times.

Manage vehicles as requested, including cleaning; checking toolbox contents are complete; daily checks, servicing; update vehicle log book, organising repairs and approving work done with Trocaire agreed mechanics.

Promptly report vehicle running problems or damage to the vehicle to the relevant employee in Trocaire’s Administration Team.

Run messages, collect pro-forma invoices, from suppliers, help load/unload and transport equipment and undertake other logistic duties as requested.

Staff and official passenger support:

Drive  employees and official passengers carefully and safely at all times around the Country, ensuring compliance with relevant national laws and rules; and Trocaire  security management plans

Ensure all necessary official documents are available in the vehicle being driven. 

Fulfil other tasks from time to time that are in line within the responsibility of the post.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements (E)

(D) Qualification

• Driver should be holding of   School Certificate (Matric/SSC).
  • Understanding numeric and written data, and can effectively conduct the job roles.
  • Having no criminal record, passing a medical examination and a security check
  • Relevant identification and driver’s license

(E) Experience

• Minimum 5 year proven experience with a reputable company, preferably NGO /INGO experience.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment

(E) Skills / Competencies

• Full, valid, clean driving license and significant level of driving experience.
• Familier with and able to undertake basic  vehicle check and servicing
• Excellent knowledge of the Country   geography
• Good understanding of  English
• Ability to work well in a team
• Able to plan the order of daily work efficiently using own initiative
• Able to travel and spend time away from  home for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organisation with progressive work standards
• Commitment to Trocaire’s values and sensitivity to equal opportunities particularly regarding HIV&AIDS, disability and gender.

(E) Other

• Flexible approach to work
• Understanding of  admin issues