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Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Technical Assistant, the driver will be responsible for the following main tasks:

• Provide reliable driving services using the vehicles, for the transport of authorized ECHO staff members, officials and visitors in accordance with the authorized routing following ECHO safety and security rules and regulations,

• Take care of the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the vehicles; ensure that the vehicle is kept clean at all times,

• Perform minor preventive repairs and make necessary arrangements for repairs and service and ensure that the vehicles are always kept in good running condition,

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, check list, fuel form office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;

• Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items and paying of office bills as required,

• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and transport them,

• Take the necessary steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of an accident,

• Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in designated areas,

• Provide translation of basic information into English for the ECHO staff in the vehicle.