Driver (2)

Job Details

Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people hit by war and natural disasters globally. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of legal rights for the vulnerable and displaced, IRC aims to accompany people on their journey from harm to home

Scope of Work:

The Driver will work in Aden office under the supervision of the Maritime and Transport Operations Officer He/she is responsible for the safe transportation of IRC Personnel, IRC materials and the care and maintenance of IRC Vehicle.

 Key Competencies:

• Minimum two years’ work as a professional driver
• No road safety-related fines or convictions Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repair
• Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF and satellite communications equipment
• Team spirit and problem solving abilities
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks
• Drivers must display an attitude and behavior that reflects well on both themselves and the IRC.

Key Result Areas

• 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, fuelled and mechanically sound.
• Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories.
• Advising the Transport officer of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.

Required qualification and experience

• Knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices (IRC or NGO experience advantageous) for 2 years.
• Familiarity with major donor and local regulations / laws advantageous.
• Holder of Diploma or equivalent  in purchasing, supplies and management or Business Administration
• Competent in spoken and written English
• Competent use of PC especially spreadsheets.

Key Result Areas

• Provision of effective, procurement service
• Compliance to the donor requirements and IRC procedures
• On time, standard monthly reports to SCM
• Generate and / or maintain comprehensive price list for goods, services and equipment’s purchased by IRC
• Produce routine cash / payment projections / Commitments to SCM and Finance.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team spirit player

The IRC and IRC workers 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

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their CVs in English to Aden.recruitment@rescue.org not later than 5 July 2018 putting Driver as the email subject to be considered.

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted