Driver at International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

 

Driver

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldDriving 

The Driver will work under the supervision of Transport Assistant. Core responsibilities will involve but not be limited to safe driving of IRC vehicles, ensure prompt maintenance of them, keeping record of movements, fuel consumption, tools ensuring safety of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and other road users. Strict adherence to IRC policy rules and regulations including all Kenya Traffic Laws. The Driver will be required to rapidly respond to the programs and operation’s needs, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records. Specific responsibilities include.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Drive Vehicles on road test or under normal operation as assigned by the Supervisor or his designate.
  • Performing daily routine maintenance checks and always maintaining enough fuel.
  • Making sure that daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks are done and undertaken daily.
  • Making sure that accurate upkeep of the vehicle log sheets is done and properly filed.
  • Ensure vehicles cleanliness and report to the supervisor any noted mechanical defects.
  • Ensure vehicles are timely refueled and road worthy at all times.
  • Adhere to IRC vehicles protocols and Kenya traffic rules ensuring passengers wear safety belts all the time when in motion.
  • Ensure that at all times drive the IRC vehicles in accordance with the IRC policy.
  • Ensure that unauthorized passengers are not carried in IRC Vehicles in accordance with the policy.
  • Ensure that the road license, inspection stickers, insurance certificate and any other mandatory documents of the vehicle(s) allocated is up to date.
  • Ensuring that the vehicle you are allocated is equipped with; the first aid kits, tools, jerk, wheel spanner and spare wheel.
  • To always comply with all security advisories when operating an IRC vehicle to ensure safety of vehicle, passengers, cargo, and other road users.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or his designate.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A least O – level, a holder of a Valid driving license with 2 years’ experience as a professional driver.
  • Knowledge of generic transport procedures and practices (NGO experience advantageous).
  • Experience in using HF/VHF Radio
  • Pass score on IRC driving test.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willing to undergo regular visual testing.
  • Conversant with MS Office applications

Required Experience & Competencies:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience driving within reputable organizations, with a preference for experience in the NGO sector.
  • Excellent communication skills

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on careers.rescue.org to apply

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