Several Driver US NGO Job Opportunities – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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Job Title:   Driver (Several Job Opportunities)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Bidi Bidi, Yumbe, Uganda

Reports to: Fleet Assistant

 

About US:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

 

Job Summary:  Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Assistant, the Full time Driver will provide transportation support to the West Nile Program including field site offices, as well as visitors to IRC.

 

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 head driver any mechanical problems.
  • Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; 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:

  • The applicant must hold an O’ Level Certificate; A’ Level Certificate an added advantage.
  • Hold a Valid driver’s license with classes A, B, CM,CH,DL and DM.”;
  • Good driving record;
  • At least four years of driving experience;
  • Knowledge of Codan radio equipment;
  • Kiswahili language skills and knowledge of mechanics preferred.
  • Fluent in English; NGO experience;

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

 

Click Here

 

Deadline: 5th August 2023

 

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Date Posted 2023-07-31
Valid Through 2023-08-05
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Location Bidi Bidi, Yumbe, Yumbe, 0256, Uganda

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