Background:
Creative Associates International (Creative) is a dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the areas of education, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington, D.C., the firm has field presence in more than 20 countries worldwide with a strong and diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Description:
The USAID-funded Pakistan Reading Project (PRP), implemented by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and its partners (Creative Associates International, World Learning, and Institute of Rural Management), is a seven year project with the objective to support the provincial and regional departments of education (DoE) throughout Pakistan to improve reading skills of children in grades one and two. The project will achieve this goal through three distinct but interrelated components that will work in synergy to affect the quality of early grade education: improve classroom learning environment for reading, improve policies and systems for reading, and community based support for reading in Pakistan.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of Admin Assistant the Driver will assist the PRP program team in the following tasks
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist the project staff in movement to project sites/regions.
- Carryout preventive maintenance and inform the management for necessary repairs of vehicles, as and when required.
- Follow Organizational travel policies along with security department advisory for every official travel.
- Keep vehicles in working order and maintain vehicles inspection checklist on regular basis.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.
- Ensure that all necessary procedures, by law and internal policy, are adhered to when driving.
- Collect and deliver mail or documents when required.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions provided by Project Staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Basic Education at middle level or preferably up to Matric
- Valid driving license
Work Experience:
- Previous experience of working with an international organization/project is preferable.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Prior driving/taxi experience
- Excellent knowledge of the local region
- Clean driving record/history
- Locals will be preferred
Language Skills:
- Have good communication skills and can communicate in Urdu/Sindhi.
- Ability to communicate in English will be a plus.
Applicants having permanent residency/domicile of the same city/district/agency will be given preference in shortlisting process. No telephonic inquiries please, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.