Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Driver(s) to provide transportation support to field offices including settlements, as well as visitors to IRC across the Kiryandongo, Palorinya, Palabek, and Adjumani refugee settlements

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to head driver any mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicles are insured and all legal documents are always in order; inform fleet Assistant three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the district.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
• Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
• Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
• Assist the fleet assistant in loading cargo for road/air transport.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum O− Level Certificate; A− Level Certificate an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license with classes” A, B, CM, CH, DL and DM.” Hard copy to be presented if one is invited for interviews. Any additional Driving/Defensive Driving certifications are an added bonus.
• Good driving record, Minimum four years driving experience with NGO experience an added advantage
• Knowledge of Codan radio equipment
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili and local languages
• Skills and knowledge of vehicle mechanics preferred

• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to head driver any mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicles are insured and all legal documents are always in order; inform fleet Assistant three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the district.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
• Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
• Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
• Assist the fleet assistant in loading cargo for road/air transport.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

• Knowledge of Codan radio equipment
• Fluent in English, Kiswahili and local languages
• Skills and knowledge of vehicle mechanics preferred

• Minimum O− Level Certificate; A− Level Certificate an added advantage
• Valid driver’s license with classes” A, B, CM, CH, DL and DM.” Hard copy to be presented if one is invited for interviews. Any additional Driving/Defensive Driving certifications are an added bonus.
• Good driving record, Minimum four years driving experience with NGO experience an added advantage