Driver (with Vehicle)

Job Title: Driver (With Vehicle)

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with frequent travel to other areas of KRI.

Type of position: Service Contract - Full-time 

Length of Contract: Monthly renewable service agreement, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing operational need.

Compensation and Benefits: Fixed monthly service fee (inclusive of vehicle, fuel, maintenance, driver service).

About SEED: SEED is a women-led, local NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, dedicated to creating a thriving society by advancing social protection and human development. We support individuals, empower communities, and strengthen systems to drive lasting change and equal opportunity. With a focus on collaboration, we promote gender equality, protect children, combat human trafficking, and improve mental health and well-being. SEED’s holistic, locally-driven approach integrates transformational services, community development, training and education, and advocacy to create sustainable impact. SEED is committed to creating a just, equitable society where everyone's rights are protected, with healthy families and strong communities, and a future where everyone can thrive.

Role of the job title: The selected service provider will deliver full-time driving services based in Erbil, with regular travel to other SEED-related locations within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). Under this monthly renewable service agreement, the provider will be responsible for transporting SEED staff, goods, and materials as assigned, including regular routes between Erbil and other operational sites. Additional transportation services may be requested by SEED management in line with operational needs.

Core Responsibilities:

A. Service Standards

• Maintain a valid driving license and present it upon request.
• Provide professional driving services, including punctual pick-up and drop-off of staff and goods.
• Maintain flexibility in working hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and late-night trips based on need.
• Ensure strict adherence to road safety practices, including always wearing seatbelts and requiring passengers to do the same.
• Avoid mobile phone usage while driving unless using hands-free equipment, and only when safe.

B. Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

• Conduct routine vehicle checks (e.g., engine, oil, brake fluid, tire pressure, windshield fluid) on a weekly basis.
• Report any vehicle damage, accidents, or malfunctions to SEED immediately.
• Obtain prior approval from SEED before performing maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always equipped with functional emergency and maintenance tools (e.g., spare tire, jack, belts, ropes, first aid kits ).
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene inside the vehicle.

C. Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with basic logistical support tasks, as requested.
• Report any observed or experienced security concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain full confidentiality regarding SEED operations, personnel, and information

Key Values:

• Serve as a positive role model and representative of SEED at all times.
• Treat all people with dignity and respect regardless of age, gender, religion, nationality, disability status, marital status and ethnicity.
• Work collaboratively with all colleagues.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

Essential Criteria: 

• 5 years of proven professional driving experience (in NGO or private sector preferred).
• Full compliance with SEED’s policies, security protocols, and service expectations.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure with a commitment to work hard and for long hours.
• Demonstrated honesty, reliability, and cooperative attitude.
• Fluency in Kurdish and Arabic; English proficiency is an asset.
• Good knowledge of roads and locations within Erbil and wider KRI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Basic literacy (Intermediate or High School education required).

Typical Vehicles - Minimum Specification:

• The Vehicle must be in sound and safe condition and free of any known faults or defects that would affect its safe operation under normal use.
• The Vehicle must be insured by an authorized insurance company.

Authenticity of Vehicle Specifications and Documentation:

The service provider must present accurate and authentic documentation for the vehicle, including registration, insurance, and specifications (e.g., make, model, engine, year of manufacture).

SEED strictly prohibits any form of falsification or manipulation of vehicle details, such as altering the vehicle’s model year, engine type, or other specifications to match the required standards. This includes but is not limited to the use of unauthorized modifications, tampered documentation, or misrepresentation of the vehicle’s true condition or identity.

Any discovery of fraudulent or misleading information, whether during the selection process or throughout the contract period, will result in immediate termination of the service agreement without compensation and may be reported to relevant authorities.