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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Responsibilities:

1.      Pick and drive staff and IRC guests to appointed destinations within given timeframes, as directed.

2.      Check vehicle daily to ensure that the vehicle is maintained in good condition; perform minor and routine maintenance on assigned vehicles; identify and report maintenance problems to the Supply Chain Officer, as required.

3.      Ensure the safety of passengers through safe driving practices, including but not limited to:

·   Using a seat belt and reminding passengers to use seat belts, 

·   Driving within speed limits and in accordance with traffic regulations

·   Driving defensively and courteously.

4.      Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the assigned car.

5.      Be willing for petty loading/of-loading of items/supplies.

6.      Assist passengers with carrying parcels and loading and unloading the vehicle.

7.      Run errands, as directed.

8.      Participate in professional training and development activities, as needed or requested.

9.      Perform other duties, as needed or requested.

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

·         Internal: Support team

·         External: Program  

Position Requirements:

Education: Basic Literacy

•   Work Experience:

• Minimum 3years of relevant experience preferably with NGOs, INGOs.

• Languages:

     Should be fluent in local language.

• Skills and Competencies:

§  Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.

§  Ability to deal effectively and patiently with staff.

§  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must be able to maintain log book

• Responsiveness to security situations

• Mindful of the speed limits and traffic rules and regulations.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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