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Driver job at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-May-24
Location: Arua, Uganda
Driver 2025-05-23T14:55:27+00:00 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_917/logo/rescue.jpg https://www.rescue.org/ FULL_TIME Nonprofit, and NGO Transportation & Logistics 2025-05-31T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff, patients and materials, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories. Duties and Responsibilities - Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
- Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to supervisor any mechanical problems.
- Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
- Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
- Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country.
- Deliver mail/messages as directed.
- Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
- Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
- Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
- Assist programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field.
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B, C1 & D1â€
- Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
- Able to pass the IRC driving test.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
- Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist. Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to supervisor any mechanical problems. Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.). Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation. Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country. Deliver mail/messages as directed. Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment. Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle. Give accurate reconciliation within the given period. Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on). Assist programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field. Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B, C1 & D1†Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs. Able to pass the IRC driving test. Demonstrated teamwork skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills. Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. JOB-68308c5fd70dc Vacancy title:
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 31 2025 Duty Station:
Arua | Arua | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff, patients and materials, care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories. Duties and Responsibilities - Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
- Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to supervisor any mechanical problems.
- Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform supervisor three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.).
- Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
- Drive IRC program staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country.
- Deliver mail/messages as directed.
- Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
- Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
- Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
- Assist programs or SCV in loading cargo for the field.
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum Ordinary Level Certificate: A- Level Certificate is an added advantage; Valid driver’s license with classes “A, B, C1 & D1â€
- Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience preferably with NGOs.
- Able to pass the IRC driving test.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel skills.
- Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 24 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested and qualified? Click Here
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