Job Title: Driver
Organization: International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
The International
Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by
conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It
was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in
Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens
of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced.
Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to
rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from
violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.
Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by
conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. It
was created by Albert Einstein more than 80 years and has been working in
Uganda since 1998. It has particularly working in the conflict zones where tens
of thousands of people have been kills and over 1.6 million displaced.
Following a peace agreement in 2006, Ugandans are returning home and looking to
rebuild their lives. The IRC is there to protect women and children from
violence and exploitation by fostering a safe environment and encouraging
education, and is supporting farmers and small businesses, and helping
communities promote peace and long-term development.
Job Summary: The Driver will be responsible for the safe
transportation of IRC staff and materials; care and maintenance of IRC vehicles
and their accessories.
transportation of IRC staff and materials; care and maintenance of IRC vehicles
and their accessories.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis;
prepare weekly maintenance checklist. - Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete
service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to
SCM any mechanical problems. - Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at
all times; inform SCM 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 country. - 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 programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Ordinary Level Certificate; A- Level
Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A,
B & DL” - At least two years of driving experience preferably with NGOs.
- Able to pass the IRC driving test.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as
well as independently. - Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
- Willingness to travel to insecure areas within the constraints of
IRC Uganda’s security policy - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs, cover letters and
filled application form, download
here, clearly indicating “Position Title” as the subject to:
[email protected] (The Human Resource and Administration department,
International Rescue Committee)
qualified and interested candidates should send updated CVs, cover letters and
filled application form, download
here, clearly indicating “Position Title” as the subject to:
[email protected] (The Human Resource and Administration department,
International Rescue Committee)
Deadline: 28th November 2018
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