Terre des hommes is looking for a proactive, energetic and organised Driver with his own car (car, minivan) to help our team in Ivano-Frankivsk.
Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss organisation for children’s aid. Since 1960, Tdh has helped build a better future for children and youth, especially those most exposed to risks, making an impact with innovative and sustainable solutions. Active in more than 30 countries, Tdh works with its own teams and/or local and international partners to develop and implement field projects which significantly improve the daily lives of over four million children and members of their communities every year, with a focus on mother and child health, migration, and access to justice for children.
In Europe, Tdh strives to ensure the full realisation of children’s rights, equally and without discrimination. We are present in Albania, Kosovo, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, and Greece, while together with partners, we reach children in other 14 European countries.
In Ukraine, Tdh has worked through partnerships since 2009 and legally established its offices in 2014. Since 2015, Tdh has been providing various services to children, youth and their families in the conflict affected area, with a strong focus on psychosocial support.
For more information, please check https://www.tdh.org https://tdh-ukraine.org/en www.facebook.com/TdhUkraine/
The driver is responsible for the safe transport of passengers and/or accompanying cargo, as well as for performing other tasks required by the delegation. He/she is obliged to follow strict instructions and safety guidelines provided by the supervisor.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drives the vehicle in compliance with traffic regulations.
- Checks the general condition of the vehicle and its cleanliness on a daily basis (checks the levels of technical fluids, tyre pressure, etc.);
- Complies with the requirements of traffic rules, rules for the transportation of goods and people.
- Controls the efficiency of the use of fuels and lubricants and other consumables.
- Fills vehicles with the necessary fuel/diesel, keeps all supporting primary documents (fiscal checks, receipts, receipts) and submits them to the management. Ensures the storage and use of fuel cards.
- Checks the technical condition of the vehicle before leaving the park and upon return.
- Ensures the safety of parking lots;
- Provides first aid to victims of road accidents.
- Monitors the timely renewal of car insurance and the necessary documents in case of international travel;
- Maintains a daily vehicle logbook both in hard copy and in electronic format in Excel;
- Checks and participates in the loading and unloading of the vehicle, and coordinates this process if necessary.
- Immediately notifies the supervisor of any accidents, damage, assaults or thefts related to the vehicle.
Education / qualification
- Completion of primary education or equivalent technical or commercial school;
- Valid driver's license of category B for at least 5 years; safe driving experience; practical knowledge of regulations on labor and environmental protection, safe driving.
- Ability to provide first aid.
Work experience
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position;
- Contingency driving skills (desirable)
- Previous experience working in a multinational team or in humanitarian missions is desirable;
- Excellent knowledge of the road system in Western and Central Ukraine;
- Basic vehicle maintenance and handling skills;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Willingness to be flexible and ready to contribute to the organization by performing other duties as required.
Language skills:
- Fluency in Ukrainian, ability to communicate and conduct communication in English (preferred)
Knowledge in the field of IT:
- Experience in using computer programs such as Microsoft Office, knowledge of MS Excel database package at the entry level.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their application (CV and motivation in English or Ukrainian) to ukr.hr@tdh.org
Please mention in the title of the email the position “Driver with a private car FOP”.
