Driver, USAID/West Bank & Gaza Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity

Project Background

USAID/West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity is a four-year, four months project that aims to improve the delivery of essential public services and to promote inclusive and accountable governance. The Activity interventions will improve service delivery, enhance the effectiveness of municipal operations, strengthen local government unit (LGU) fiscal management, and build resilience to shocks and stressors. The Activity will strengthen municipal responsiveness to citizens’ priorities and concerns, enhance civic engagement in local governance with a focus on under-represented and marginalized groups, and help connect LGUs, civil society, and other institutions to improve service delivery and enhance accountable governance.

Position Purpose

The Driver will assist the team with facility services and have overall responsibility for the use and maintenance of all project vehicles. In addition, s/he will act as a Security Point of Contact for the

ALG team.

KEy DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive project staff and management team as need.
• Assists the team with facility services including vehicle licensing, operations and maintenance, and general repairs in compliance with DAI and USAID rules and regulations.
• Maintains trip schedule and coordinates business travel needs with team members.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance including regular check-ups, cleanings, and fueling.
• Keeping the project vehicles clean, filled with gasoline, as appropriate for the transportation of staff.
• Coordinate with the Security Manager the scheduling of project movements, including those utilizing POVs as necessary.
• Perform regular vehicle inspections to identify potential maintenance issues at the earliest possible stage.
• In conjunction with other project drivers, maintain accurate vehicle usage and fuel consumption logs.
• Ensure that Personal Use Logs are completed by authorized Expat/TCN staff.
• Coordinate with the Finance Team to monitor fuel consumption over time and spot check the accuracy of vehicle logs.
• Picking up and dropping off staff as needed, while administering the schedule that is adopted by the Security Coordinator on a regular and reliable basis.
• Registering and renew the vehicle insurance whenever it is due.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a yellow plated vehicle.
• Four years of experience in security, fleet management, vehicle repair, operations, or related field.
• Two years of prior experience in logistics for donor projects.
• Ability to provide basic vehicle maintenance, maintain vehicle logs, and coordinate schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent Arabic with good English skills preferred; High School Education, Degree (preferred) or 4 to 6 years of work experience.

The Driver will report to the Security Manager.