Locum Driver
Drive and maintain IRC vehicles and ensure safety for all.
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Overview
Drive and maintain IRC vehicles and ensure safety for all.
You have:
- Two years' work experience as a professional driver
- Valid driving license required
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Basic computer package knowledge
- Pass score on IRC driving test
- Detailed knowledge of road rules and regulations
- Skills in minor vehicle repair
- Ability to learn HF, VHF, and satellite communications equipment
- Dedicated to teamwork
- Ability to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks
Job Purpose/Objective:
IRC is seeking a Driver to provide all necessary safe driving and fleet management in support to the field project activities in Dadaab field office and operate with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s Supply Chain Vehicle and Equipment requirements as per the Manual.
Key Responsibilities
IRC Drivers are responsible for:
- Handling 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.
Key Result Areas:
- Adhering technically 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 and advising the Head driver of any defects or problems.
Qualifications - KCSE level of education. - The driver is encouraged to have a valid driving license always. - Communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English. - Knowledge of Basic Computer Packages. - Pass score on IRC driving test.
Required Experience & Proficiency:
Proven ability in the following competencies:
- Two years’ work experience as a professional driver. - No road safety-related fines or convictions. - Detailed 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. - Dedicated to teamwork and problem-solving abilities. - Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.
Assets and Equipment Management
- Make certain all IRC assets and equipment under you are well maintained. - Ensure all assets that are allocated to individuals subordinate to you are signed off on the equipment issue form provided by the supply chain officer in charge of asset management. - Ensure that all IRC premises under you are well maintained. - Guarantee the movement of IRC assets is supervised and advice Head driver in preparation for the vital documentation for sign off and 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. - Certify there are fully stocked First Aid Kits available in all IRC Vehicles - To ensure regular security checks with the field safety and security officer before authorizing any movement out of the field.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers should carry through, the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection; from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other encouraging benefits and allowance.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that the International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to ensure the safety of passengers while driving? | This question assesses your commitment to safety and ability to respond to emergencies. | Share specific examples of safety protocols you follow and a situation where they were crucial. |
| How do you maintain your vehicle to ensure optimal performance? | This question evaluates your commitment to vehicle maintenance and care. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to navigate a difficult route. What did you do? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take during long trips to ensure the safety of your cargo? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to deal with a vehicle breakdown. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 2 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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