Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam Syria is looking for a Driver to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Oxfam staff, goods, and equipment while adhering to organizational policies and security protocols. The role ensures timely support to operations and programs by maintaining vehicles in excellent condition and assisting with basic logistical tasks as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving:

• To ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors at all times.
• To ensure that vehicles are in good working order and properly maintained at all times.
• To drive at a safe and legal speed as per safety guidelines.
• To immediately notify manager of any accident in which the vehicle is involved.
• To immediately report any technical failure, damage or need for maintenance to the manager, and note details in the vehicle logbook.
• To follow Safety and Security protocols of the country.

General

• To ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle.
• To keep the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity. This includes daily and weekly checks.
• To complete the vehicle log book, and ensure tools and spare parts, first aid kit and spare tyre(s) are in kept in the vehicle and are in good condition.
• To make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• To keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, to make sure that servicing is performed in time.
• To assist in small local purchases and general logistic activities, when needed.
• To log daily consumption of fuel, and any other readings, travel reports of staff.
• To perform any other tasks as assigned by line manager.

Other duties may be reasonably required in supporting the delivery of team objectives and outcomes

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

ESSENTIAL

• Self-Awareness
• Relationship building
• Humility
• Enabling

In addition:

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent (basic literacy and numeracy are essential for documentation and communication tasks). A valid Syrian driver’s license appropriate for the vehicles used (e.g., light vehicles, 4x4s, or trucks if required etc).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within NGOs, INGOs, or corporate professional organizations.
• Experience working with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, including 4x4s, in diverse and challenging terrains.
• Strong knowledge of local roads, traffic regulations, and navigation systems.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and track physical assets, maintain inventory logs, and conduct regular audits.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate records of assets and compliance with organizational procedures.
• Maintaining proper documentation of vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and asset records.
• Ability to prepare basic reports related to asset use and vehicle performance.
• Familiarity with roads, routes, and traffic regulations within Syria, including areas of operation.
• Awareness of vehicle-related safety measures and practices in high-risk or conflict zones.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics for routine maintenance and identifying minor repairs.
• Ability to perform daily vehicle checks (e.g., oil, fuel, tire pressure, and lights etc).
• Proficiency in Arabic and basic knowledge of English is mandatory.
• Physically fit to undertake long drives and work extended hours when required.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across various locations within Syria and work in challenging and unpredictable environments up to 75% or more monthly basis or when required.
• Proven experience driving in difficult or remote areas, including both urban and rural environments, and in conflict-affected regions.
• Experience with vehicle fleet management, including assisting in basic vehicle maintenance, inspection, and pre-trip checks

Desirable

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions in English, including labels and safety guidelines.
• Awareness of basic first aid practices in case of emergencies during cleaning tasks.
• Understanding of sustainable waste disposal and recycling practices to support Oxfam’s environmental goals.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.