About us:

War Child, the charity for children affected by war. We are the only specialist charity for children in conflict, delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from supporting Syrian children to access education, to reintegrating child soldiers in the Central African Republic and upholding the rights of children caught up in juvenile justice in Afghanistan. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Position: Driver and logistics Assistant 

Place of Work: MOSUL- QAYYARAH

Your role

This is a national posting, this position will work under the supervisor of the project Officer, you will work daily in Qayyarah , WCUK – centres  which is locate in MOSUL- Qayarah , You are required to work 6 days per week.

Your responsibilities:

Working Hours

• Working hours will be based on 40 hours per week and be allocated through a weekly roster prepared by the Project Officer.
• Working will be flexible and will include “after hours” work.
• The Driver will be expected to perform duties outside of the weekly roster to accommodate changes in the operations of Warchild (UK).
• Driving from 08:30Am to 5:00PM Sunday to Thursday. Friday and Saturday on call.

Pre - Requisites

All Driver must be legally entitled within Iraq to drive rented vehicles (driver owned)), each driver must be approved by the Project Officer

All Warchild (UK) staff are responsible to ensure that the vehicle they are in is driven in a safe and competent manner.  Any issues over safety and competence must be raised immediately with the senior Warchild (UK) staff present, who will take immediate steps to raise concerns with the driver and will report poor conduct to the Project Officer.

Drivers will be dismissed for gross misconduct on the following grounds:

• Consumption of intoxicating substances (alcohol, drugs);
• Breaking speed limits;
• Theft of fuel, oil or equipment;
• Negligence resulting in an accident;
• Letting any un-authorized person drive his/her vehicle
• Failure to report mechanical faults and damage
• Leaving the vehicle unsecured

Key Responsibilities      

General :  Driver  must always comply with national legislation on speed limits.  However, vehicle speed will always be dictated by the condition of the road.

The driver is expressly forbidden to use mobile phones whilst driving.   The senior Warchild (UK) person in the vehicle will enforce this regulation if required. Any driver taking a Warchild (UK) vehicle “off-road” (which includes ungraded roads in the rainy season), must have experience of off-road driving. 

Drivers are responsible for keeping the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, ready for use, including refilling the fuel tank every evening and ensuring the vehicle is washed.

Transportation of Passengers:   All passengers in Warchild (UK) vehicles should be Warchild (UK) staff, or people being transported by Warchild (UK) for official business.  Unauthorised passengers are strictly forbidden and the transportation of such is deemed gross misconduct.  At no time should the vehicle be overloaded.  Each passenger must have his / her own designated seat. S/he is responsible to transport WCUK Staff inside and outside the centres, as well as form Qayyarah to Mosul, Erbil , DHK and vice versa.

Vehicle Maintenance

All Warchild (UK) vehicles should be maintained in accordance with that set out by the vehicle manufacturer, additionally, local conditions may dictate an additional maintenance schedule.  The Logistics and project Officer will ensure maintenance is carried out by an authentic mechanic.

The driver is expected to conduct daily checks of fuel, lubricants and water.  In addition, they should inspect each tyre at the end of each day.

Breakdowns, Accidents and Reporting

Driver are expected to know the procedure in case of a breakdown or accident; Logistic and Administration Officers are responsible for ensuring that such procedures are in keeping with the laws of Iraq.  Insurance Companies may insist of a specific set of actions, these actions should be complied with, providing safety of all personnel is maintained.  In general the following should be followed:

• Ensure that all passengers are safe and if appropriate evacuate them from the vehicle.
• If possible move the vehicle off the road (only if appropriate to the nature of the accident)
• Call the project Officer or in his absence, the Area manager or other Programme representative in Mosul- QYA.
• Comply with all reasonable requests of any other person involved in the accident.
• Comply with all orders from the security forces, national police / emergency services
• Ensure that any casualty from the Warchild (UK) vehicle is accompanied.
• If leaving the vehicle, take all the documents and high value goods from the vehicle

Drivers should ensure that vehicles carry the following equipment for use in breakdowns and emergency:

• Warning Triangle
• X2 high Visibility Vests
• X2 spare wheels
• Towing strop
• Tools, tyre wrench and jack
• Water

Security

Drivers are responsible to ensure their passengers behave in a secure manner, including (but not limited to):

• Doors should be locked and windows closed when travelling through built up areas.
• If left unattended the vehicle must always be locked
• Valuable items must not be left on display in the vehicle.
• Care and sensitivity should be used if taking photographs from a vehicle, ideally photographs should not be taken when travelling through built up areas.

In the eventuality of the vehicle being stopped and passengers asked to hand over belongings (theft), all occupants must comply immediately.  If ordered to vacate the vehicle (hijacking), this should also be complied with.  Driver will receive a monthly security refresher from the Warchild (UK) Security Officer (Erbil).

Person Specific Requirements

• Have at least 4 years experience as driver preferably with NGOs
• Speaks Arabic (written & verbal) and Basic English.
• Have a driving licence.

Car specifications requirements:

• 4X4 Cars Like (Pajero Mitsubishi, Minivan, KAI, Hundai….).
• model not less than 2015.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the below link :