IRC - International Rescue Committee
Job Overview:
All IRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
The Driver is responsible for transporting IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and permitted within an operational area, country and/or other location.
Major Responsibilities:
– Transport IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and permitted;
– Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle;
– Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service;
– Always respect the local traffic regulations and the IRC logistical/vehicle policies;
– Maintain the logbook for all trips;
– Always maintain the vehicle in proper operational condition, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, monitoring the technical state etc.;
– In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing;
– Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment in accordance with the IRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times;
Job Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context preferred;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Must be willing to short/long trips around Ukraine.
Working Environment:
• Ability in handling occasional insecure environments;
• Working with people;
• Coping with change;
• Communicate with impact and respect.
Language Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian, Intermediate English, Russian as an asset.
IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:
– Competitive salary
– Purposeful job and development opportunities
– English classes and unlimited online training courses
– Life Insurance
– Medical insurance for staff
– Free psychological support to employees and their family members
– 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
– Up to 10 days of paid medical leave
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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