Job Description

Seeking a new challenge? Somaliland Family Health Association (SOFHA) has a Driver position open in Hargeisa. Candidates should bring 3 - 4 years of hands-on experience, preferably in the Transportation Affairs sector. The closing date for this vacancy is Jul, 09.

Title Driver

Location Local , HQ Masalaha

Duration 1 year with possible of extension

Date of issued 5 July, 2026

Closing date 9 July ,2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office Operational Driver Support is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and timely

transportation services for staff, visitors, and organizational goods while supporting the daytoday operational, administrative, procurement, and logistics functions of the organization. The

position ensures assigned vehicles are maintained in good working condition, all vehicle records

are properly completed, and transportation services are delivered efficiently in accordance with

organizational policies and traffic regulations.

About Hargeisa

Hargeisa is the capital and largest city of Somaliland, serving as the region's main economic and administrative hub. The city is home to a growing number of international organizations, NGOs, and private sector companies, making it a key employment center in the Horn of Africa. Professionals relocating to Hargeisa will find a dynamic and rapidly developing urban environment.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Hargeysa • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Qualifications & Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid Driving License appropriate for the assigned vehicle (Level B, C).
Minimum three (3) years of professional driving experience.
Experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles.
Good knowledge of Somaliland road networks and traffic regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively advocates for quality participant safety and satisfaction as a daily practice
Transport staff, visitors, office supplies, and project materials as authorized.
Support office operations by given official Assignments.
Ensure quality and timely driving management, safe and on time
Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
Ensure vehicles remain clean, roadworthy, and properly maintained.
Monitor fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, tire pressure, & other vehicle requirements.
Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, mileage, fuel consumption Daily.
Report accidents, breakdowns, damages, or mechanical defects immediately.
Ensure preventive maintenance and servicing schedules are followed.
Safeguard vehicle documents, keys, tools, spare tire, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and

other vehicle accessories.

Observe all traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational transport policies.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while transporting staff and visitors.
Support field missions and organizational events when required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Excellent driving and defensive driving skills.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Honest, responsible, and trustworthy.
Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physically fit and willing to travel to field locations.
Ability to work outside normal office hours when operationally required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day.
Squats or kneels and lifts objects from ground occasionally.
Must be able to climb stairs to get in and out of vehicle • Full extension of arms above

head and in front of body.

Must be non-chewing Khat, non-smoking and physical fit to do this job

How to Apply

How to apply

Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your academic certificates. Your

application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address

and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the

position title on the subject line. Send your application to

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or bring

hardcopy to the office by Thursday 9 July, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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