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. 

Job Overview:

The Light Driver main job responsibilities includes providing safe transportation services for IRC activities under IRC Adama field office project sites, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories, accurate recording of the vehicle’s log sheet, maintaining vehicles cleanness and making minor mechanical services as the need arises, and closely adhering to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures.

Detailed Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Strict adhere 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 SC manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.
• Documents all fuel and other expenditure regularly and properly.
• Reports promptly to the Supply Chain officer losses, malfunctions, or accidents in writing immediately events occur.
• Keeps vehicles clean and make minor mechanical services as required.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education: High School graduate

Work Experience:

• 4 years driving experiences with 3rd Grade Valid Driving License.
• NGO experience is a plus.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo languages.
• Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations.
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repair.
• Good team spirit, attitude, behavior, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.

How to Apply

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

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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 3 references from current and former supervisors.     Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

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.