Driver
International Rescue Committee
Requisition ID: req56984
Job Title: Driver
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Amman, Jordan
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
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 tr a nsp o rtation of ASAS pe r sonnel.
2- The safe tr a nsp o rtation of ASAS m a terials.
3- The care a n d m a intenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
4- The work will be needed (daily basis); it could be 2 days per week.
5- C ollaboration with partners and involvement in different directorates or areas.
K e y C o mp e te nc ies:
1- Minimum t w o y e ars w ork as a p ro f essional driver.
2- No road safe t y -r elated fines or convictions t horo u gh kn o w l e dge of ro a d rules and regulations.
3- Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor re p air.
4- Kn o w ledge ( o r a bility to quick l y learn) of HF, V H F and satellite co m munications equipment.
5- Team spirit and problem -solving abilities.
6- Able to car r y out limited, unsupervised tasks.
7- Drivers must displ a y an attitude a nd behavior that reflects w ell on b oth themselves and the IRC.
Expect e d Del i v e rables:
1- Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including t he use of seatbelts b y all passenge r s.
2- Daily and pre-lo n g distance vehic l e 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 manag e r of pending insp e c tions, insurance ren e w al o r a n y d efects or problems.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Mini m um R eq ui reme n ts:
1- Valid driving lic e nse grade 5.
2- Written and spoken English.
3- Able to pass IRC driving test.
Standards 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, 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, and Anti-Retaliation.
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 benefits and allowances.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on 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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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