Driver Assistant

Research and Advocacy Fund; Islamabad Capital Territory; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in Islamabad invites applications for the position of Driver/Assistant. The candidate will be responsible for driving within the city and to remote areas, supporting the team with administrative tasks, and providing general office assistance. A valid driving license and basic English skills are essential for this role. This is a contract position valid until March 31, 2015.

Qualifications

• Valid driving license; excellent driving skills.
• Basic understanding of English with the ability to read and write (preferably matriculation level education).
• Experience of traveling to different regions within Pakistan.
• Basic understanding of car mechanics and/or defensive driving is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive the programme vehicle within Islamabad and to remote areas.
• Support the programme team with admin duties.
• Provide general office support as required.
• Take on other duties as directed by the line manager.

Job description

Overview

RAF invites applications for the post of Driver/Assistant for its Islamabad office. This is a contract post up to 31 March 2015.

Responsibilities

• Drive the programme vehicle within Islamabad and to remote areas of KPK, Punjab, AJK, etc.
• Support the programme team with tasks such as photocopying, binding, filing, and related admin duties.
• Provide general office support as required, including serving tea/coffee and assisting with light administrative tasks.
• Take on other duties as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Valid driving license; excellent driving skills.
• Basic understanding of English with the ability to read and write (preferably matriculation level education).
• Experience or general understanding of traveling to different regions within Pakistan.
• Basic understanding of car mechanics and/or defensive driving is desirable.

Job Specification (allocation of responsibilities)

• 60%: Drive MNH-RAF vehicle within Islamabad and perform outstation duties.
• 10%: Keep working area clean and tidy; assist during office shifting and closure.
• 3%: File papers and maintain organized files.
• 10%: Photocopying and binding.
• 7%: Serve tea/coffee to MNH-RAF and guests; arrange occasional official entertainment (such as lunch).
• 5%: Distribute mail; provide switchboard cover as required.
• 5%: Other duties as directed by line manager.