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. The IRC has been working in (JORDAN) since (2007).

Project Background:

The Early Grade Education Activity “named ASAS” is a five-year joint venture of the four National and International consortium partners including the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Change Agent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER), School to School (StS), and Development Gate (DG). This activity is funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The overarching goal of the project is to work at the national level to raise the standard of pre- and in-service teacher education and to enhance fundamental and socioemotional abilities in Kindergarten through Grade Three throughout the Kingdom of Jordan. ASAS seeks to strengthen the early-grade education system on several fronts through close collaboration with the Government of Jordan, including enhancing the standard of pre-service teacher education and in-service teacher professional development, enhancing the early-grade curriculum and teaching and learning materials (TLM) in addition to improving Community Engagement participation.

Main role:

The main role of the driver is to drive the Caravan working under ASAS project on different locations/areas based on defined schedule in collaboration with IRC’s partner.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

1- The safe transportation of ASAS personnel.

2- The safe transportation of ASAS materials.

3- The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.

4- The work will be needed (daily basis); it could be 2 days per week.

5- Collaboration with partners and involvement in different directorates or areas.

Key Competencies:

1- Minimum two years work as a professional driver.

2- No road safety-related fines or convictions thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations.

3- Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repair.

4- Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF and satellite communications equipment.

5- Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.

6- Able to carry out limited, unsupervised tasks.

7- Drivers must display an attitude and behavior that reflects well on both themselves and the IRC.

Expected Deliverables:

1- Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers.

2- Daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks. Accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet.

3- Maintaining the vehicle clean, fueled and mechanically sound.

4- Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories.

5- Advising the Transport manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.