About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is international humanitarian agency. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Drive CRS vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with the law and the policies; this includes but is not limited to;

• Read and understand CRS Global and local policies and procedures related to vehicle management and driving protocols. ·
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within CRS and locally established speed limits.
• Conduct Vehicle Daily Checks and signal any actual or potential problems to the Driver Mechanic.
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive CRS vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of CRS.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of CRS vehicles so as to be able to operate them in a safe manner.
• Ensure that vehicles are exclusively used by CRS staff, visitors, partners, and guests.
• Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside CRS vehicles.
• Allow only CRS employees to drive CRS vehicles unless approval has been obtained from the Country Manager or designate in advance and in writing.
• Identify to Fleet Manager Drivers of any vehicle that are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Verify that passengers riding in CRS vehicles always wear seat belts. Drivers are responsible for enforcing this rule in their vehicles and shall not move until passengers comply.
• Yield the right-of-way to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, even if progress is slowed.
• Do not accept unknown parcels, baggage or other questionable loads into the vehicles.
• Verify vehicle status the day before traveling out of town. Note that this task was carried out in the Vehicle Log Sheet.
• Prior to going to the field: fuel the vehicle and check oil and lubricant levels; procure additional fuel as required for the mission; verify that all documents are in order and available in the vehicle glove box; ensure the jack is available and operational and that there is a lug wrench; check the status of the spare tire, and; ensure that a basic tool box, first aid kit, wench control and flashlight (with batteries) are aboard the vehicle. ,
• Provide contact location to staff when in the field.
• Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night. It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.
• When security and other condition allow, take a 15-minute break every 2 hours when driving and a 30 minute break after driving 4 or more hours.
• Provide support to CRS staff and visitors in transporting materials and persons to project sites, including loading and unloading CRS vehicles as required.
• Ensure vehicles are never used for personal reasons without the approval of the Fleet Manager or other senior manager.
• Legibly fill in Vehicle Log Sheets after each trip with complete information; enter Log Sheet information into VMS database if requested.
• Ensure passengers sign Vehicle Log Sheets after each trip as part of internal control measures.
• Deliver and pick up materials and documents at offices and businesses in a professional and courteous manner, as per the guidance of the Fleet Manager and Procurement Officer.
• Always ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.
• Notify the Fleet Manager or designate of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.
• Inform the main CRS office of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of CRS staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. in order to alert staff.
• Accept shifts / schedules as assigned by Supervisor.

Emergency Response:

As CRS/Pakistan responds to disaster situations, staff may be called upon to support emergency operations. Willingness and flexibility to perform tasks other than described in this job description and work longer hours than normal as necessary to complete critical tasks is required.

Key Working Relationships:        

Internal:  Country Manager, Head of Operations, Admin/Logistics Officer, Program Manager and Program, other Offices Operations staff, Support Staff

External:  Partner staff, vendors

Professional Skills:

• Has valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents)
• Pass an annual physical and eye exam.
• 3-5 years’ experience in driving for an NGO
• Preferred – experience in logistics and administrative support.
• Preferably Matric 
• Verifiable references
• Professional, courteous, and punctual
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Good working knowledge of all major road networks and cities in Pakistan
• Preferred – working knowledge of English.

Personal Skills:

1. Reliable, detail oriented, and responsible.
2. Ability to function well in a team setting.
3. Takes initiative and is able to act independently and responsibly within the assigned filed of work.

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

 We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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