About CARE Afghanistan: CARE is a global humanitarian and development organization dedicated to transforming lives and serving millions of vulnerable people across more than one hundred nations annually. Driven by a core commitment to social justice, CARE brings communities together to solve complex challenges and create sustainable, long-term impact. The organization actively seeks passionate professionals who thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and result-oriented service delivery. Work Culture at CARE: Working at CARE means joining a mission-focused international team where every daily action—from collaborating with global experts to crafting impactful messaging—has the power to change lives. CARE fosters a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive environment where every employee is given the opportunity to grow, innovate, and succeed.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: CARE AFGHANISTAN
• Degree: Minimum High school 
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kunduz - Kunduz (Only the local residence of Kunduz Province can apply to this position)
• Gender: Male
• Experience:⁦ 5 years
• Deadline: 2026-10-25

Key responsibilities of Driver (Casual):

• Daily Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks to ensure operational safety and roadworthiness.
• Routine Servicing: Perform regular checks on essential components, including engine oil, coolant levels, tire pressure, braking systems, lights, and battery health.
• Vehicle Condition: Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, orderly, and fully functional operational state at all times.
• Fault Reporting & Maintenance: Report mechanical malfunctions, damages, or repair needs to the supervisor immediately, ensuring servicing aligns with approved schedules.
• Equipment Management: Verify that all essential tools, spare tires, valid vehicle documents, first-aid kits, and safety equipment are present and operational in the vehicle.

2. Safe Driving, Compliance & Operational Security:

• Safe Transport: Execute the safe, reliable, and responsible transportation of CARE staff and authorized passengers.
• Policy Compliance: Adhere strictly to CARE’s transportation guidelines, security protocols, fleet procedures, national traffic laws, and speed limits.
• Safety Rules: Ensure mandatory seat belt usage for all passengers and conduct safety checks prior to every journey.
• Incident & Security Reporting: Promptly inform supervisors of any traffic accidents, security concerns, vehicle damage, or mechanical breakdowns.
• Authorized Usage & Travel Routes: Follow approved travel itineraries and security clearances, ensuring the vehicle is utilized exclusively for official purposes.
• Licensing: Maintain a valid driving license, required transport permits, and up-to-date vehicle documentation.

3. Customer Service & Professional Standards:

• Passenger Care: Deliver polite, respectful, and punctual transportation services to CARE staff and partners.
• Punctuality & Communication: Coordinate pick-up times, route planning, and travel updates clearly, communicating any delays promptly to staff and supervisors.
• Professional Conduct & Confidentiality: Uphold professional behavior and maintain strict confidentiality regarding passenger conversations, official documents, and organizational information.
• Policy Adherence: Accommodate passenger requests appropriately while ensuring full alignment with safety standards and CARE policies.

4. Record Keeping & Administrative Documentation:

• Logbook Management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date vehicle logbooks recording trip details, mileage, destinations, and passenger information.
• Expense Tracking: Record fuel consumption, refilling receipts, and other operational vehicle expenses with high accuracy.
• Maintenance Logs: Keep systematic records of servicing activities, repairs, inspections, and technical maintenance.
• Documentation Validity: Ensure insurance, permits, vehicle registrations, and licensing remain current and correctly filed.
• Reporting: Timely submit all completed log sheets, expense reports, and incident logs to the supervisor.

5. Additional Duties:

• Perform any additional operational tasks assigned by the Transport Supervisor or Field Supervisor based on capacity and availability.

Job Requirment

Licensing & Education:

• Driving License: Valid Afghanistan driving license with the appropriate category for the assigned vehicle.
• Education: Minimum High School graduation; relevant professional driving or technical mechanical training is an asset.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably within an NGO, UN agency, or reputable international organization.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills:

• Driving & Safety: Outstanding defensive driving skills, strict adherence to road safety, and basic mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Route Knowledge: Excellent geographic knowledge of Kabul and major provincial routes.
• Soft Skills: High level of punctuality, reliability, strong sense of responsibility, and customer service orientation.
• Administrative Skills: Proven capability to maintain accurate logbooks, expense records, and vehicle documentation.
• Confidentiality & Stress Tolerance: Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage sensitive information, work under pressure, and adjust to changing schedules.

Language Requirements:

• Local Languages: Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is required.
• English: Basic understanding of English is an added advantage.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Duty Station: Primary station at CARE Kunduz Office with frequent travel within Kunduz province and remote field locations.
• Physical Fitness: Physically fit and capable of driving for extended durations, with the ability to assist in loading/unloading supplies, documents, or equipment.
• Road & Weather Conditions: Ability to operate vehicles safely under challenging road conditions and variable weather environments.
• Schedule Flexibility: Readiness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as operationally required.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates are invited to submit their completed CARE Standard Job Application Form via email to:

• Email: afg.vacancies@care.org

Application Rules & Guidelines:

• Subject Line Format: You must clearly specify the exact position title and vacancy number in your email subject line: Driver CARE-AF-1478 Kunduz. Submissions without this subject line will not be considered.
• Mandatory Application Form: Applications received without the official CARE Job Application Form or submitted after the closing deadline (12:00 AM) will be automatically rejected.
• No Telephonic Inquiries: Please note that phone inquiries will not be entertained; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Vetting & Compliance: The selected candidate will undergo background verification, Bridger checks, and reference checks. Compliance and formal agreement to CARE Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA), and organizational policies are required prior to final employment.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Qunduz

Submission Email

info@care.org

Related Jobs