Job ID
43162
Job Title
Driver
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Der Al Zour
Field of Work
Transport/Auto park/Drivers - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Driving:
• To ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that vehicles are in good working order and properly maintained at all times.
• To drive at a safe and legal speed as per safety guidelines.
• To immediately notify manager of any accident in which the vehicle is involved.
• To immediately report any technical failure, damage or need for maintenance to the manager, and note details in the vehicle logbook.
• To follow Safety and Security protocols of the country.
General
• To ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle.
• To keep the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity. This includes daily and weekly checks.
• To complete the vehicle log book, and ensure tools and spare parts, first aid kit and spare tyre(s) are in kept in the vehicle and are in good condition.
• To make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• To keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, to make sure that servicing is performed in time.
• To assist in small local purchases and general logistic activities, when needed.
• To log daily consumption of fuel, and any other readings, travel reports of staff.
• To perform any other tasks as assigned by line manager.
Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.
• To ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that vehicles are in good working order and properly maintained at all times.
• To drive at a safe and legal speed as per safety guidelines.
• To immediately notify manager of any accident in which the vehicle is involved.
• To immediately report any technical failure, damage or need for maintenance to the manager, and note details in the vehicle logbook.
• To follow Safety and Security protocols of the country.
General
• To ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle.
• To keep the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity. This includes daily and weekly checks.
• To complete the vehicle log book, and ensure tools and spare parts, first aid kit and spare tyre(s) are in kept in the vehicle and are in good condition.
• To make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• To keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, to make sure that servicing is performed in time.
• To assist in small local purchases and general logistic activities, when needed.
• To log daily consumption of fuel, and any other readings, travel reports of staff.
• To perform any other tasks as assigned by line manager.
Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
• Self-Awareness
• Relationship building
• Humility
• Enabling
In addition:
• Secondary school certificate or equivalent (basic literacy and numeracy are essential for documentation and communication tasks). A valid Syrian driver’s license appropriate for the vehicles used (e.g., light vehicles, 4x4s, or trucks if required etc).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or corporate professional organizations.
• Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, including 4x4s, in diverse and challenging terrains.
• Strong knowledge of local roads, traffic regulations, and navigation systems.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and track physical assets, maintain inventory logs, and conduct regular audits.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate records of assets and compliance with organizational procedures.
• Maintaining proper documentation of vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and asset records.
• Ability to prepare basic reports related to asset use and vehicle performance.
• Familiarity with roads, routes, and traffic regulations within Syria, including areas of operation.
• Awareness of vehicle-related safety measures and practices in high-risk or conflict zones.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics for routine maintenance and identifying minor repairs.
• Ability to perform daily vehicle checks (e.g., oil, fuel, tire pressure, and lights etc).
• Proficiency in Arabic and basic knowledge of English is mandatory.
• Physically fit to undertake long drives and work extended hours when required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across various locations within Syria and work in challenging and unpredictable environments up to 75% or more monthly basis or when required.
• Proven experience driving in difficult or remote areas, including both urban and rural environments, and in conflict-affected regions.
• Experience with vehicle fleet management, including assisting in basic vehicle maintenance, inspection, and pre-trip checks
Desirable
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions in English, including labels and safety guidelines.
• Awareness of basic first aid practices in case of emergencies during cleaning tasks.
• Understanding of sustainable waste disposal and recycling practices to support Oxfam’s environmental goals.
• Self-Awareness
• Relationship building
• Humility
• Enabling
In addition:
• Secondary school certificate or equivalent (basic literacy and numeracy are essential for documentation and communication tasks). A valid Syrian driver’s license appropriate for the vehicles used (e.g., light vehicles, 4x4s, or trucks if required etc).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or corporate professional organizations.
• Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, including 4x4s, in diverse and challenging terrains.
• Strong knowledge of local roads, traffic regulations, and navigation systems.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and track physical assets, maintain inventory logs, and conduct regular audits.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate records of assets and compliance with organizational procedures.
• Maintaining proper documentation of vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and asset records.
• Ability to prepare basic reports related to asset use and vehicle performance.
• Familiarity with roads, routes, and traffic regulations within Syria, including areas of operation.
• Awareness of vehicle-related safety measures and practices in high-risk or conflict zones.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics for routine maintenance and identifying minor repairs.
• Ability to perform daily vehicle checks (e.g., oil, fuel, tire pressure, and lights etc).
• Proficiency in Arabic and basic knowledge of English is mandatory.
• Physically fit to undertake long drives and work extended hours when required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across various locations within Syria and work in challenging and unpredictable environments up to 75% or more monthly basis or when required.
• Proven experience driving in difficult or remote areas, including both urban and rural environments, and in conflict-affected regions.
• Experience with vehicle fleet management, including assisting in basic vehicle maintenance, inspection, and pre-trip checks
Desirable
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions in English, including labels and safety guidelines.
• Awareness of basic first aid practices in case of emergencies during cleaning tasks.
• Understanding of sustainable waste disposal and recycling practices to support Oxfam’s environmental goals.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
vacancy closing date: 16 June 2025
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam salary scale
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
Required employees number
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Posted On
Jun 02, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 17, 2025
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CV Language
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