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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

 POSITION SUMMARY:

 IRC is seeking an On-Call Driver that will be attached to its Country Office in Kampala.

SCOPE OF WORK: The On-Call Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of IRC staff and materials as well as providing a high level of customer care services, S/he is also responsible for maintaining vehicles assigned to him/her and their accessories. He/ she shall drive IRC vehicles when called upon. RESPONSIBILITIES: He/She is responsible for physical security of IRC vehicles assigned to him/her. Ensure daily cleanness, maintenance of the assigned vehicles and any accessories supplied with the vehicle. Ensuring vehicle have full onboard documentation. (Insurance, Waiver form, etc.) He or she should Know how to use onboard equipment such as 4x4, radios or winches. Complete routine maintenance checks as detailed by the Transport Manager. Operate vehicles in a manner maximizing the safety of passengers and of other road users. Ensure that S/he undertakes only IRC business and transports only IRC-approved personnel.Complying with all local road laws and appropriate customs.Complying with all security directives. Maintaining the vehicle’s log sheet. Ensuring that the vehicle has sufficient fuel. Maintaining the external and internal cleanliness of the vehicle. Adhering to IRC vehicle use policy and operating procedures (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry, etc.). Perform any other assigned duties. SAFEGUARDING Promote and actively participate in initiatives (training, awareness raising etc) and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office] Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.