Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. IRC began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali Region and is currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in the country, 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 mechanisms.

Job Overview/Summary:

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

Major responsibilities:

• Driving the Organization’s vehicle as per IRC’s vehicle management procedure.

• Maintains and updated vehicle log sheet by filling in all required information properly and in a proper manner.

• Cooperate 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 the need arises.

• Takes delivery of goods, supplies, etc on behalf of IRC as the need arises.

• Assists staff in translation.

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

• Fill daily checklist and waiver if any.

• Keep IRC’s Safety procedure.

• Executes other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

·       High School graduate.

·       A minimum of 3rd Grade Valid Driving License. NGO experience is a plus.

Desired Experience and Skills:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       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.

Language Skills: 

·       Fluency in English and Somali languages (both written and oral) are more preferrable. 

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: 

IRC Career Site : CLICK HERE

or Apply in person at Jijiga Field Office.

• Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

• 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.