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Job Description Job Title: Driver Band/ Level / Grade: 10B Department: Supply Chain – Warehouse and Fleet Location: Yemen | Aden, YE Overtime Eligible: per local law

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC Yemen began its programs in October 2012. Since establishing its presence in the South of Yemen, in the Red Sea Coastal city of Aden, the organization has grown from just an implementing small projects to handling large scale emergency and relief operations. Following the war which broke out in Yemen in March of 2015 and the humanitarian disaster, which was crafted by the same, IRC launched one an emergency response program in the southern governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah and Aldalea. Currently IRC Yemen is operating in eight governorates in the south and north of Yemen and Sana’a and Hodeidah in the North through direct programming and through local partnerships, in Health, WASH, Nutrition, Economic Recovery Development, Education, Child Protection, Gender and Women Protection and Empowerment.

SCOPE OF WORK: IRC is seeking a Driver to assist Fleet and Transport officer in day-to-day tasks in Airport and daily movement for Expats and on delegation backstopping cover tasks of Fleet and Transport Officer.

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision of Fleet and Transport Officer. The Driver supports in tasks including transport staff and expats to their destinations.

WORKING RELATIONS: - Regular & open communication on day-to-day tasks with Fleet and Transport Officer. - Communication with National Staff and International expats on their requests. - Work closely with Fleet and Transport Officer to be able to cover Fleet and Transport tasks during leaves.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: IRC Drivers are responsible for - The safe transportation of IRC personnel - The safe transportation of IRC materials - The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories - Accurate filling and on vehicles onboard documentation. - Prepare required reports.

Key Result Areas - Adhering strictly to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers. - Daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks, accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet. - Keeping vehicles cleaned, fueled, and mechanically maintained. - Checking and maintaining all vehicle accessories advising the Transport/Fleet Officer of any defects or problems. - Updating vehicles onboard tools, equipment including, jacks, spare wheels, wheel spanners, stereo, VHF/HF radios.

Assets and Equipment management - Ensure that all IRC assets and equipment under you are well maintained. - Ensure that all assets allocated to you are signed off equipment issue form provided by the supply chain officer in charge of asset management. - Ensure that the movement of IRC assets in any vehicle is tracked and advice transport officer in preparation for the necessary documentation for sign-off approval when an asset changes its status within the transport department.

Safety and Security - To ensure that staff operate in a safe and secure working environment. - To ensure that the IRC vehicle(s) assigned to you have all the safety requirements for movement. - To ensure that there are fully stocked First Aid Kits available in all IRC Vehicles. - To ensure regular security check with the senior field safety and security officer before authorizing any movement out of the field.

This job description is not exhaustive and additional tasks in the remit of the role may be added / removed according to operational changes.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: A. Qualification: - Secondary School Certificate. - Valid driving license - Competent in Written and spoken English.

B. Experience: Demonstrable ability in the following competencies: - 2 - 4 yrs. work as a professional driver - No road safety-related fines or convictions - Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations - Skills in minor vehicle repair - Competent in spoken and written English - Basic numeracy. - Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF, and satellite communications equipment. - Team spirit and problem-solving abilities. - Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.

C. Skills and Abilities: - Very good written and verbal skills in both English and Arabic language. - Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support. - Good interpersonal skills that function across a diversity of multi cultures work environment. - Excellent interpersonal and time management communication skills, both verbal and written. - Excellent people skills, culturally sensitive with the ability & interest to work in a multi-cultural team. - Medium digital literacy: e.g., Windows, MS office programs, word, excel, internet/email. - Careful of details in document preparation and drafting. - Write required reports.

D. Proficiencies: - Active listening and effective communication. - Professionalism and work ethic. - Receptive and Resilient. - Positive Interpersonal interactions

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, age, marital status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org