Closing date

10 September 2024

Driver; AKAH

ORGANISATION:  Branch of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in the Republic of Tajikistan 

POSITION:    Driver 

DEPARTMENT:      Operations 

REPORTS TO:     Analyst, Fleet

LOCATION:    Rasht, Tajikistan

DEADLINE:    September 10, 2024

The Branch of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in the Republic of Tajikistan works to ensure that people live in safe, sustainable, and resilient habitats with the opportunity to thrive, whether in a remote mountain village, a town, or a densely populated urban centre. It works with communities to help them prepare for and respond to natural disasters and the effects of climate change. AKAH also works to expand access to services and opportunities for people to improve their lives. AKAH helps communities prepare for the worst, provides immediate relief after disaster strikes, and helps build back better – and greener – while planning for a better future. Established in 2015, AKAH combines several agencies and programmes of the AKDN that have been working on housing, habitat, and disaster preparedness and relief since the 1990s in South and Central Asia.

The Branch of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in the Republic of Tajikistan is looking for highly qualified candidates for the Driver position.

JOB SCOPE

Under the supervision of the Analyst Fleet and or his/her nominees, the driver will be responsible for the pick-up and drop-off of employees to designated areas to carry on AKAH’s operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

  • All drivers working must possess proper driving licenses and other related documentation
  • Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services of office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, when required
  • Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing, etc.
  • All day-to-day car maintenance should take place outside working hours
  • Ensures that any technical issues with vehicles should be immediately brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor for required actions
  • Any damage to AKAH vehicles, caused by reckless driving will lead to the driver’s dismissal or disciplinary action against him
  • AKAH vehicles cannot be utilized for any personal use, during or after office hours unless authorized by the Head of Department 
  • For security reasons, drivers are requested not to leave their cars unattended while parked outside or travelling on the field
  • Ensures safe driving within the town/duty station and while on missions
  • Ensures the safety and security of all employees, drivers are requested not to eat or drink and use mobile phones while driving
  • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
  • Running away from the scene of an accident will not be tolerated and will lead to prompt dismissal or any other disciplinary action
  • All drivers must keep confidentiality of the movement and never disclose it to any other party. Failure to do so will lead to dismissal or disciplinary action against the driver
  • AKAH vehicles cannot be used to transport or smuggle any illegal items such as weapons, drugs, etc. Committing this act will lead to prompt dismissal and severe punishment
  • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
  • Any other task(s) assigned by your supervisor or his/her nominee(s)

SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

Education: 

  • School graduate. Valid Driver’s licence 

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of work experience as a driver with national or international Organizations

Skills:

  • Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations
  • Experience in driving various types of vehicles
  • Good skills in minor vehicle’s repair

Technical Skills: 

  • Good skills in minor vehicle repair

Personal Characteristics: 

  • Should be physically fit.

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a Cover Letter along with their Curriculum Vitae by email to hr.tajikistan@akdn.org by September 10, 2024. 

“AKAH is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to apply. AKAH recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, safeguarding of children from abuse and zero tolerance of sexual harassment.”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.