Background

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of transport officer based at Jigjiga , the driver will work closely with the operation and program units to drive authorized vehicles for authorized purposes and closely keep the safety of the vehicle he/she drives, and be able to investigate minor vehicle problems.

The driver has the overall responsibility for Driving IRC’s vehicle as per IRC’s driving procedure and keeping the vehicle clean and in a very good condition.

Major key Responsibilities:

• Driving IRC’s vehicle as per IRC’s vehicle procedure.

• Maintains and updated vehicle log sheet by filling in all required information properly and accurately.

• Coordinates with staff on their travel requirements.

• Reports promptly to the logistics department losses Malfunctions or accidents in writing immediately events occur.

• Keeps vehicles clean and in a very good condition. Cleaning of vehicles is the responsibility of drivers.

• Provide some mechanical services to the vehicle as required

• Takes delivery of goods, supplies, etc on behalf of IRC as required.

• Assists staff in translation

• Follow up the periodic service of the vehicle and full fill the necessary condition for the maintenance on time.

• Fill daily checklist and waiver if any.

• Keep IRC’s Safety procedure.

Job Requirements

• Able to speak Somali language 

• 4/3 years of experience with high school graduate or TVET/Diploma

• And safe driving ability and strictly adhering to IRC’s driving and vehicle management as well as government regulations.

• NGO experience is a plus

• General Knowledge of Auto mechanics is desirable

• Good Off road and intra city driving skill

• Good Communication skill in both writing and Speaking English

• Able to pass IRC Driving test

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter only through below link. THIS LINK

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

·         Name of the position you have applied for

·         Date of application

·         Summary of your qualifications and experience

·         Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

·         Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible, also email address

·         Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.