Job Description
Program Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:
- The safe and efficient transportation of IRC personnel and materials
- The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories
- The representation of IRC in a professional manner
- Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers.
- Daily and pre-long-distance vehicle checks.
- Accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet.
- Maintaining the vehicle clean, fueled and mechanically sound.
- Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories.
- Advising the Fleet manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum one years’ work experience with diploma.
- Motor vehicle Mechanics certificate
- Valid driving license
- No road safety-related fines or convictions
- Written and spoken English
- Able to pass IRC driving test
- Basic computer skills MS Excel and Word
Key Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations
- Good knowledge of the operation and components of Land cruiser vehicles
- Safe driving skills
- Skills in routine vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF and satellite communications equipment
- Team spirit and problem-solving abilities
- Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks
- Drivers must display an attitude and behavior that reflects well on both themselves and the IRC
How to apply:
Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter through the IRC career site.
External Link
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11490?c=rescue
Internal Link
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/11490?c=rescue
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
- Please include at least 2 references from current and former supervisors.
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.
