Driver
International Rescue Committee
Requisition ID: req58249
Job Title: Driver
Sector: Supply Chain
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
Location: Arua, Uganda
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Job Overview
The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff, patients and materials, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
• Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to supervisor any mechanical problems.
• Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
• Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
• Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country.
• Deliver mail/messages as directed.
• Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
• Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
• Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
• Assist programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field.
Qualifications
• Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B, C1 & D1”
• Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
• Able to pass the IRC driving test.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
• Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.
Deadline for receiving applications is31stMay 2025.
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