Driver in Ankara

Title: Driver 

Period of Assignment: 1 year

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Location: Ankara

A. Main Activities

Driving

• provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors and guests
• runs errands for the project, programme or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies
• helps with transporting goods as appropriate
• completes the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards

Service

• cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly
• checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tire pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
• ensure safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools (first aid kit and necessary spare parts assigned to the vehicle)
• is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance
• calculates monthly petrol, oil, and lubricant consumption for the daily cash fund and for forwarding monthly vouchers to cost accounting
• reports need for service and carries out minor repairs
• immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss, or theft of vehicle fittings
• Purchase small items using petty cash and provide support in obtaining bids for procurements.
• Support the preparation, transfer, assembly and dismantling of materials and equipment for different programme workshops and/or meetings.
• Deal with bank issues, delivery of correspondence and documents to the premises of programme partners and other organisations

Knowledge management

• uses all available information (including current radio news on traffic conditions) to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current passable routes, and locations, and shares this information with other office drivers

Other duties/additional tasks

• assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme or office if there is no travel pending, carries out other office work on request
• when appropriate, undertake other related duties assigned by the supervisor

B. Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Education/Qualifications

• High school education
• Holds a valid driver’s license

Professional experience

• At least 3 years’ work experience as a driver with references
• No major accidents in the past 3 years
• Past experience with the humanitarian sector is an added advantage

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Basic knowledge of ICT and computer applications (e.g. MS Office package) required
• Basic knowledge of general mechanics
• Strong team player and capable to handle multiple tasks
• Turkish native speaker, good knowledge of English is required, and knowledge of German language is an asset
• Intercultural awareness and respect for diversity
• Willingness to work sometimes on weekends or after regular office hours
• Confidential handling of data and information

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal  Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 11th of December, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

ATTENTION: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN THE GIZ CV FORMAT. THE APPLICATIONS IN ANY OTHER CV FORMAT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.