Driver

Job Description

The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff and materials; care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.

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 supervisor any mechanical problems. - Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor 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.

Key Working Relationships

Position reports to: Transport Manager

Other internal and/or external contacts

Internal: All staff

Qualifications

- Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B & DL” - Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs. - Able to pass the IRC driving test and 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.

Please note:

- Deadline for receiving applications is October 12th 2021. - This position is based in Entebbe.

The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. 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, and Anti-Retaliation.

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

All staff, regardless of role, are required to create a culture of client responsiveness by requesting and using client feedback data to make decisions. In addition, all staff are expected to demonstrate inclusiveness when making programmatic decisions and working with clients, partners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You can read more about the IRC’s commitment to client responsiveness here: https://www.rescue.org/resource/client-responsiveness-introduction-and-faq

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.