Driver

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Yumbe, Uganda
Date Posted June 26, 2024
Category Driver
NGO
Transport
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:
Job overview:
The full-time driver will provide safe transportation of staff to and from different locations and facilities, as well as ensure safety of their properties during transportation.
He/she will ensure non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

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 head driver any mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform Fleet assistant three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive staff in a safe and courteous manner to during movements
• 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 with other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Note: - The role of the driver cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, s/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain Flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.

Key working relationships
Position Reports to: Fleet Assistant
Position directly supervises: None
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: IRC staff, Health worker
External: patients

Standards For Professional Conduct
At IRC - we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other human demographic.
Deadline for receiving applications is June 30th,2024
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum O - Level Certificate; An A- Level Certificate an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license with classes” A, B, CM, CH, DL and DM.
• Good driving record; Minimum four years driving experience.
• Knowledge of Codan radio equipment; Fluent in English; NGO experience; Kiswahili language skills
• knowledge of mechanics preferred.

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