Casual Drivers (Buea, Kumba, Mamfe)

Drive IRC staff safely and reliably as necessary.

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Overview

Drive IRC staff safely and reliably as necessary.

You have:

  • Holder of driving license B, D.
  • Holder of a minimum First School Leaving Certificate.
  • Have knowledge of mechanics.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience with an NGO humanitarian international preferably.
  • In-depth knowledge of the location (Buea, Kumba, or Mamfe).
  • Strong adaptability skills.
  • English proficiency and/or French, and local languages.

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

Context

Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations. The IRC provides relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. Working in more than 40 countries, the IRC's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and take charge of their futures.

IRC has emergency programs in the Far North region of Cameroon, the South West, with the Coordination office based in Yaoundé. Programs implemented include environmental health, economic recovery, education and women's protection and empowerment.

Intervention area

Occasional drivers will be based in Buea/Kumba/Mamfe with frequent travel to the program intervention areas

Objective

Occasional drivers will be registered in the IRC database and will be used as needed, in the absence of IRC drivers for annual leave, paternity leave, illness, increased activities and emergency situations to fill the gap.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Driver, his duties will be:

- Courteously drive IRC workers to destinations previously approved by the direct supervisor; - Communicate regularly; - During working hours, always have your mobile phone switched on so that you can always be reached; - Respect the destinations and movement schedules as approved by his/her supervisor; inform his/her supervisor of cases of delay which could prevent compliance with the return time and route indicated on the exit sheet; - Bring departing passengers to the airport and go to the airport to pick up arriving passengers at the places and times indicated; - Check the movement tracking table regularly to ensure you do not miss dropping off or picking up one or more traveling employees; - Respect and ensure compliance with the rules for using IRC vehicles at all times and places (filling in the logbook, wearing seat belts, no alcohol, no drugs, no foreign persons/materials on board without prior authorization); - Ensure regular maintenance of vehicles and notify the supervisor of any breakdowns or suspected breakdowns; - Check the fuel and lubricant levels to avoid running out of fuel, fill out and sign the fuel sheet each time you refuel; - Ensure that all equipment/tools are on board the vehicle and that spare parts are available; - Ensure that all administrative documents relating to the placing of vehicles into circulation are up to date, notify the supervisor at least three weeks in advance in the event of expiry of said documents; - Drive and park/park the vehicle in a safe manner, avoid taking roads that are unsafe from a safety point of view; - Ensure the internal and external property of the vehicle by washing it regularly; - Assist mechanics during vehicle maintenance or repair; - Ensure that the emergency first aid kit is present in the vehicle and up to date; Perform any other additional tasks required by the supervisor.

Follow up

- Write daily travel reports (written feedback from the field) - Ensure that all financial documents (liquidation of advances/Security Envelope) will be completed and submitted accurately, as required by IRC policies.

General

- Commits to respecting the IRC Way (IRC Ethics). - Commits to ensuring the optimal implementation of these Policies in its work environment.

Other functions

- Is available to perform any other ad hoc task deemed useful by his/her direct superior or by the IRC. - Ensure that all activities will be implemented in accordance with IRC operational policies. - Other additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualification and skills

- Holder of driving license B, D. - Holder of a minimum First Schol Leaving Certificate - Have knowledge of mechanics - Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position. - Experience with an NGO humanitarian international preferably - In-depth knowledge of the location (Buea or Kumba or Mamfe) - The candidate must be mature and comfortable in a multicultural work environment, promote teamwork and be able to handle pressure. - Strong adaptability skills - English proficiency and/or French, and local languages

Composition of the application file:

- CV (2 pages Max) - Photocopy(s) of the required diploma(s). - Photocopy of driving license. - Photocopy of the national identity card.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to navigate unfamiliar territory? This question assesses your ability to handle challenges and adapt to new situations while driving. Share a specific situation, focusing on how you used maps or technology to guide your route and ensured safety.
What safety measures do you take while driving? This explores your awareness and commitment to driving safety. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where you have a scheduling conflict with your driving duties? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you ensure effective communication with colleagues while driving. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay calm under pressure when delays occur? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org