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Position Title: Driver
Duty Station: Gambella
Program / Department Summary
The driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR ( Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department
General Position Summary
The Driver will work with the operations departments, committed to provide reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program participant
Essential Job Responsibilities
· Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
· Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.
· Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management.
· Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
· Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.;
· Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
· Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads.
· Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
· Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.
· Undertake field assignments as assigned.
· Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals.
· Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
· Other duties as assigned.
GEDSI (GENDER, EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION)
• Understand and aware GDI related priorities of the country office and contribute for the realization of priorities (continually work to understand and be aware of the gender diversity and inclusion priorities of the country office and contribute in the execution)
• Promote gender equal and inclusive workplace culture in a day-to-day interaction with a team member, partners, and program participants.
Security
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Organizational Learning
• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Knowledge and Experience