Driver

The Driver is responsible for transporting IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and permitted within an operational area, country and/or other location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently transport IRC personnel and materials
• Care for and maintain IRC vehicles and their accessories
• Represent IRC in a professional manner
• Deliver items to/from warehouse, guest houses
• Act as focal point for Nova Poshta receiving/sending correspondence
• Perform various other tasks as requested by management

Job Requirements:

• Valid driving license
• Minimum two years' work as a professional driver
• No road safety-related fines or convictions
• Spoken English is desirable
• Able to pass the IRC driving test
• Basic computer skills

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of the operation and components of vehicles (incl. 4x4s and vehicles with manual gear)
• Safe driving skills
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF and satellite communications equipment
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities
• Able to carry out unsupervised tasks

Expected Deliverables:

• Strict adherence 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
• Maintaining the vehicle clean, fueled and mechanically sound
• Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories
• Advising the Fleet manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems

Work Environment and Other Relevant Information:

• This role requires full-time work in the office
• Sometimes work on weekends may be required (paid overtimes or day off)
• Work in the matrix organization
• Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work
• The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-finish later)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Purposeful job and development opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance for staff and family members
• Free psychological support to employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave