Project Summary

This project aims to empower disadvantaged youth in Duhok Governorate, Iraq, by enhancing access to quality learning and skill development opportunities. It involves the establishment of three Innovation Labs in Sumel, Shiekhan, and Duhok Youth and Sports Centers. These Labs will act as hubs for education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, providing dynamic spaces for young people to learn and grow.

Using a comprehensive UNICEF curriculum, the project will deliver tailored training programs in innovation, life skills, digital skills, and entrepreneurship. Both online and offline training will ensure inclusivity and accessibility, supported by the Learning Passport platform for peer-to-peer education and skill-building.

To further promote youth empowerment, the initiative will offer seed funding, mentorship programs, and employment services. Youth will have opportunities to pitch their innovative ideas in competitions, with selected projects receiving funding and support for implementation. The project will also establish Youth Advisory Groups in each location, enabling young people to participate in decision-making processes and community development.

Sustainability will be ensured by building the capacity of government-supported community center staff and creating a peer-to-peer education network. By fostering entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and active participation in economic and social life, the project will empower youth as agents of change in their communities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Ensure reliable and safe driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport.
2. Provide services for the drop off or pickup from or to the international airport,
3. Deliver and collect mails, documents and other items.
4. Ensure to check the vehicles always clean and maintained before and after the trips,
5. Ensure to keep the Rwanga magnetic sticker on the vehicle during official trips or activities,
6. Perform preventative and regular maintenance on vehicle through daily vehicle logs,
7. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changing of oil, checking of tires brakes, car washing, etc.
8. Choose best routes to destinations and avoid busy routes wherever possible,
9. Ensure to keep all the registered documents (eg: Car registration, Driver’s license, vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, official contacts, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts) in the assigned vehicle.
10. Knowledge of regulations governing driving, inspection and maintenance,
11. Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents,
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
13. Must demonstrate ethical behavior, professionalism, and integrity, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive work information and maintaining trust with colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must hold a valid Class A or Class B Driver’s License,
2. Must have the ability to read and write Kurdish Language, Arabic and English languages are a plus,
3. Perform simple calculations while assigned to collect or deliver goods,
4. Must have ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain record of duty status,
5. Handle the Foundation post / mail with care and in a confidential manner.
6. Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems,
7. Adhere to all safety requirements and regulations,
8. Flexible time management as required by the nature of work with stress management skills.