Driver, based in Mykolaiv

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Provide safe transport services for Mercy Corps staff.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a driver, including vehicles with manual transmission in cities and highways.
• Valid driver’s license and experience in driving 4x4 vehicles, passenger and cargo vans.
• Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules applicable in Ukraine and other countries during visits thereto.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian, pre-intermediate knowledge of English, along with good writing and verbal skills are required to be able to compose the documentation.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas.
• Experience at NGO and diplomatic community is an asset.

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

The Program

Mercy Corps’ Ukraine response seeks to meet the needs of vulnerable Ukrainians and war-affected people where they are: in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Through partnerships with local civil society organizations, we aim to reach 500,000 vulnerable people with multi-purpose cash assistance, resilience programming, agricultural programming, and other humanitarian support, and protection services across the three countries.

The Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation.

The Position (General Position Summary)

The driver will provide safe transport services for Mercy Corps staff in the described area of responsibility. The driver will adhere to all country-specific traffic regulations and Mercy Corps safety rules and follow the Field Fleet Management Policy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate Mercy Corps office vehicles in the above locations or other routes/locations as assigned by supervisor
• Fill in and maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Field Fleet Management Policy.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to Operations Manager/ Coordinator at the location;
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;
• Responsible for the safekeeping of the vehicle’s equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
• Keep all vehicles ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times
• Collect and submit vehicle related receipts to the Operations Manager/Coordinator at the location
• Assist Operations Manager/ Coordinator at the location in preparing vehicle-related reports where necessary.
• Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.
• Ensure that security incident reports are completed and filed (if related to vehicles)
• Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed
• Assist with logistics functions in office daily workloads
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to Operations Manager/ Coordinator on a regular basis

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;

• Work with a positive, proactive attitude and demonstrate respect for all colleagues; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Operations Manager/ Coordinator at location

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience as a driver, including vehicles with manual transmission in cities and highways.
• Valid driver’s license and experience in driving 4x4 vehicles, passenger and cargo vans.
• Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules applicable in Ukraine and other countries during visits thereto.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian, pre-intermediate knowledge of English, along with good writing and verbal skills are required to be able to compose the documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas.
• Experience at NGO and diplomatic community is an asset.

Success Factors

The successful Driver will assist fleet and transport tasks in delivering successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).

“Mercy Corps collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Mercy Corps recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes globally. Consequently, Mercy Corps may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including, for example, setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment.

Mercy Corps is an international organization consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries. Mercy Corps has international sites and uses resources located throughout the world. Your data may be held on secure platforms globally, including outside of the EU. All personal data whether relating to recruitment or employment, is held on a secure platform and system which is subject to regular testing and audit. Unless stated in the job description that the post involves other organizations with which the information will be shared as part of the recruitment process, your personal data will only be shared with third parties where consent is given.

Mercy Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (the “Scheme”) (www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme). Accordingly, we request information from a job applicant’s previous employer(s) about any investigations which found that the applicant committed sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents of misconduct under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, you confirm your consent to Mercy Corps collecting your prior employment history under the Scheme as part of the application process. Your data will be stored for up to four years.”

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

People with disabilities and veteran status are welcome to apply.

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