Driver

Job Description

PROGRAM BACKGROUND Present in Sierra Leone since 1999, IRC supports the Sierra Leonean institutions – government, civil society, community-based organizations and private sector – to provide improved social services, decrease youth unemployment and mitigate gender based violence. IRC do this through programs and partnerships designed to improve the life of women, youth and children by implementing Health, Education, Youth and Gender Based Violence programming. IRC has a Country Program office in Freetown, a regional Field Office in Kenema, and a Field Office in Kono and Satellite Office in Kailahun

“The IRC and IRC workers 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, and Anti-Retaliation.”

The position is under the supervision of the Kenema Fleet officer and is responsible to transport the IRC personnel and materials safely between the IRC Sierra Leone offices while maintaining the integrity of the fleet. This function supports all programs and is essential to the implementation of operations in Sierra Leone. The driver is responsible for the security of the vehicle and staff on board during each movement and should therefore maintain a constant communication with the base IRC office and other offices as required for security reasons.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The driver must follow all IRC rules governing the utilization of the vehicles. The driver must follow applicable Sierra Leonean traffic law. The driver must remind IRC rules to all passengers (seat belt, no smoking, no alcohol…) The driver must inspect their vehicle prior to each departure and report any damage to the vehicle or any missing equipment. The driver must clean outside and inside of the vehicle when instructed to do so by the Senior Driver or if it is quite obvious that the vehicle is in need of cleaning. At the end of every trip, the driver will clean out all rubbish from the inside of the vehicle, and wipe down any spillage stains etc. The driver must refuel the vehicle when the tank is half empty. The driver must check that all the documents are in the vehicle and they are in order. The driver must fill for each trip, short or long, the vehicle log sheet The driver must check for any security notice for the area where he/she intends to travel before departure. The driver must fill the travel information boards before departure. The information must be clearly printed so that in the case of emergency, the security staff can read the information. The driver must comply with all security directives issued by the security department for the area where he/she is traveling The driver must return the keys to the guards at the end of each for safe keeping in the box provided for this. All vehicle log sheet must be presented weekly on an assigned day to the Senior Driver The driver must fill a written report for any accident or incident in which he/she is involved. Travel between cities is not permitted after dark. Performs other miscellaneous duties at the request of the Senior Driver

Qualifications

SKILL & ABILITIES; Mandatory: Committed to the mission and principles of the International Rescue Committee; Operational management – understand IRC policies and systems and applies them effectively; The ability to work within a team environment; Ability to work with all grades of staff; The ability to solve basic problems; Can identify issues and problems early and inform line manager; Respectful both within the organisation and with external interactions; The ability to adapt and learn, accept constructive criticism and instructions from superiors; Can communicate well both verbally and in basic written communication across all departments;