Driver

Job Description

The Driver, based in Moroto will have the overall responsibility of safely transporting 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 SCO any mechanical problems. - 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. - Always obey the IRC vehicle policy and Standard Operating procedures (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: Supply Chain Officer

Position directly supervises: None

Other internal and/or external contacts

Internal: Work with colleagues in, WPE, Finance and HR/Administration sectors to foster integrated activity implementation

External: Work with other IRC Visitors in the Satellite.

Qualifications

- A minimum of Ordinary Certificate of Education; A Certificate in Basic Mechanics is an added advantage; Valid Driver’s license with classes A, B and DL - Defensive Driving Skills - Competent in spoken and written English, Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage - Team spirit and problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. - Excellent listening skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships. - Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities. - Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.

Please note: Deadline for receiving applications is February 4th 2022.

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.