The IRC is a non-governmental organization operating in 26 countries in the world. IRC started operation in Ethiopia in year 2000, currently working in five regions in providing relief services to refugees, victims of drought, and war affected populations.
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PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response. Currently IRC is operating in the Benishangule, Tigray, SNNPR, Oromia, Gambella and Somali regions on Emergency Response, refugees’ assistance and livelihood projects.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the driver is responsible to provide transport services for IRC business with IRC vehicle in Adama and in areas of IRC operations and also assist in the management of IRC vehicles in accordance with IRC vehicles management policies and procedures.
Key Roles Responsibilities:
§ Drives IRC vehicles as per IRC’s vehicle procedure.
§ Maintain updated vehicle log sheet by filling in all required information properly and accurately.
§ Documents all fuel and other expenditure regularly and properly.
§ Undertake maintenance/repair of vehicles as scheduled.
§ Coordinates with staff on their travel requirements.
§ Reports promptly to the Supply Chain officer losses, malfunctions or accidents in writing immediately events occur.
§ Keeps vehicles clean and in a very good condition. Cleaning of vehicles is the responsibility of driver.
§ Follow up the periodic service of the vehicle and full fill the necessary condition for processing the maintenance on time.
§ Provides some mechanical services to the vehicles as required.
§ Takes deliver of goods, supplies, etc on behalf of IRC as required.
§ Assists staff in translation.
§ Fill daily checklist and waiver if any
§ Runs errands and performs other duties as required.
§ Adhere to IRC vehicles policy and safety procedure.
§ Carry out other activities as assigned to.
REQUIREMENTS:
§ Diploma/ TVET, Certificate/TVET or High School Graduate.
§ 3rd Grade Valid Driving License. Other mechanical trainings are considered as an asset.
§ 3 years of related work experience.
§ NGO experience is a plus.
Skills
§ Plus basic computer knowledge (word, excel)
§ Basic English spoken and writing. Knowledge of local languages is an asset.
§ Good communication and interpersonal skills.