The Transport Officer is responsible for managing MHCO’s vehicle fleet in Nangarhar Province, ensuring their availability, safety, and operational readiness for daily activities and field missions. This includes overseeing vehicle maintenance, preventive servicing, fuel management, driver supervision, and compliance with MHCO safety and transport policies. The role involves planning and coordinating vehicle movements, maintaining accurate records of fleet operations, monitoring driver performance, supporting vehicle procurement and disposal, and ensuring adherence to road safety standards. The Transport Officer also prepares monthly reports on fleet status and assists in audits while promoting safe and efficient transport operations across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain records of all vehicles, including registration, insurance, and maintenance schedules.
- Monitor vehicle conditions, plan preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs.
- Ensure availability and readiness of vehicles for daily operations and field activities.
- Track fuel consumption and manage fuel logs accurately.
- Plan and schedule vehicle movements for staff, field missions, and official activities.
- Monitor driver performance and adherence to assigned routes and schedules.
- Maintain a transparent system for vehicle booking and usage.
- Support transport arrangements for workshops, meetings, and emergency operations.
- Supervise drivers, ensuring compliance with safety rules, MHCO policies, and road regulations.
- Conduct regular briefings on vehicle care, road safety, and organizational procedures.
- Monitor driver attendance, behavior, and performance.
- Ensure all vehicle operations adhere to MHCO safety and security standards.
- Maintain first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency tools in vehicles.
- Report and document accidents, damages, or incidents immediately.
- Promote safe driving practices and preventive measures among drivers.
- Maintain vehicle logs, movement records, and maintenance reports.
- Prepare monthly reports on vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and fleet status.
- Support audits by providing accurate transport documentation.
- Assist in coordinating vehicle procurement, registration, and disposal when required.
- Maintain updated asset inventory records related to transport.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview
Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO
At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.
All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.
The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.
we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.
By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.
