CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE International in Pakistan (CIP) has been responding to major disasters and undertaking development projects. CIP works through local partners and range of stakeholder for development as well as emergency response, which makes partnership a key component of CARE’s work in Pakistan.

CIP is recruiting for a 4 months’ anticipated project, based in Chaghi district Baluchistan.  The overall objective of the project is to support drought affected populations during the early recovery phase to address food insecurity and rebuild livelihoods. The project activities will lead to sustainable outputs in monetary and non-monetary gains and contribute to beneficiary’s well-being through capacitating village level development committees by mobilizing men and women. The project will provide beneficiaries with financial and technical support to enhance their income. The Knowledge and Skill development component will help beneficiaries manage their poultry/livestock and backyard kitchen gardening (BKG) better, face less health issues for livestock, increase produce from the BKG, the training on entrepreneurial skills and linkages to line departments (Agriculture department, LNDD) and markets will enable the beneficiaries scale up their production and generate income to mainstream into sustainable development as an exit strategy.

I. JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for providing driving services to authorized passengers and goods. S/he is responsible for taking care of the passengers, the property in his/her custody and ensures that the vehicle is properly maintained. She/he must report accidents immediately to the supervisor. 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

Job Responsibility #1: Provide Transport Services: % of Time:  70%

• Provide transport service to CARE staff and visitors as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as may be required;
• Transport CARE staff and guests to and from the field and CARE Office as assigned.

Job Responsibility #2:  Support Services: % of Time:  10%

• Meet and assist visitors/staff on arrival and departure as required;
• Assist in the distribution of mails to and from the Office when assigned;
• Assist in collecting mails to and from the post office, DHL, etc.

Job Responsibility #3:  Vehicle Care and Safety: % of Time:  15%

• Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories;
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and usable at all times;
• Follow up on the maintenance of the vehicle and promptly report back to the immediate supervisor;
• Makes sure that /she drives with in the speed limits set by CARE and according to traffic regulations;
• Wear seat belt and always ask and make sure that his/her passengers wear seat belt;
• Ensure validity of his/her driving license. 
• Checks oil, fuel, water, tires, brakes and other electrical systems before starting driving the car;

Job Responsibility #4:  Reporting: % of Time:  5%

• Reports accidents timely to his/her supervisor; 
• Maintains the daily vehicle log by legibly recording in English the trip time, mileage and destinations.

Job Responsibility #5:  Perform other duties as assigned: % of Time:  5%

• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming need as assigned by Line Manager.
• Safety and Security is everyone’s responsibility within CI through full compliance and accountability (as per Principle –ii of the CARE International Safety & Security Principles).

III.  QUALIFICATIONS (KNOW HOW)

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

•  Completion of high school and possession of valid driving license.

B) EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 3 – 5 years experience in passengers driving.

Desired:

• Defensive driving and auto mechanic background
• Preferably local from the Chagai district

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required:

• Ability to read, right and communicate in very basic English;
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality.
• Locals of Chagai would be highly preferred
• Trustworthy and reliable;
• Valid driving license and good driving record;
• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours and frequent field travel;
• Basic mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs if necessary;

Desired:

• Off-road driving skills.

D) COMPETENCIES

Respect, accountability, customer focus, stress tolerance, interpersonal skill, collaboration, information monitoring, cultural sensitive. 

 IV. WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: 

The position of Driver will be based in Chagai.

 

CARE International in Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer; only individuals who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. CARE has a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse.

Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please note that the recuirmtent is being carried out for an anticipated project, and its hiring will be based on donor approval.