Driver

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds 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 worlds 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 youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds 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 at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive reclaim controlof their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak Kanchanaburi Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Job Overview/Summary: The driver is responsible for ensuring safe transportation and effective vehicle maintenance including providing support services in a timely manner in compliance with IRC Thailands guiding principles rules and regulations.

Major Responsibilities:

• To ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of IRC vehicles in compliance with IRC rules and regulations (vehicle policy etc.).
• Comply with Thai traffic rules safety orders travel schedules and IRC policies.
• Ensure the efficient condition and readiness of vehicles for use as well as their daily maintenance in compliance with IRC Thailands procedures.
• Practice safe driving at all times for all IRC staff and visitors.
• Serve as a driver for IRC staff and visitors in a timely manner strictly adhering to traffic rules and safe driving practices.
• Perform regular vehicle checks according to IRC Thailands procedures.
• Keep the vehicle clean and check its condition before and after each journey.
• Ensure all vehicle documentation camp passes etc. are in the vehicle before each journey.
• Complete vehicle log sheets after each journey.
• Manage the vehicles license renewal annually.
• Transport documents materials or other items to appropriate destinations as requested by the supervisor.
• Assist with minor repairs to vehicles and/or the IRC offices as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Deputy Field Coordinator-Ops

Position directly supervises: N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Programs staff Operations staff

External: Visitors

Job Requirements:

Education: At least a certificate of secondary education (M.3) with an official driving license.

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of driving experience preferably with an INGO NGO or international organization.
• At least 2 years of experience in off-road driving.
• Experience supporting staff transportation and field missions.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain vehicle logbooks and documentation accurately.

Skills: Strong coordination and communication skills with staff while providing transport assistance a service-minded attitude good decision-making abilities and being a team player.

Certificates or Licenses: Driving License

Working Environment: The position will be based in Mae Sot District Tak Province with extensive travel to other field sites.

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity Service Accountability and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding) Anti Workplace Harassment Fiscal Integrity and Anti-Retaliation.

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

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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