Requisition ID: req51571Job Title: DriverSector: Supply ChainEmployment Category: Fixed TermEmployment Type: Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates: NoLocation: Kakuma, KenyaWork Arrangement: Job DescriptionThe International RescueCommittee's (IRC) Kenya country program is dedicated to providing life-savingand developmental services that empower vulnerable local and refugeecommunities, enabling them to lead secure, productive, and healthy lives.Collaborating closely with national and county governments, communityorganizations, and partner NGOs, the IRC operates across health, nutrition,protection, livelihood, education, and WASH sectors, in Turkana, Garissa,Samburu, West Pokot and Nairobi counties. The IRC responds to emergencies suchas drought in Garissa and Turkana counties, supports refugees in Hagadera andKakuma Refugee Camps, and implements urban programming for livelihoods inNairobi's informal settlements. Working with the Ministry of Health, UNHCR,donors, and other partners, the IRC ensures comprehensive health, nutrition,protection, women's empowerment, economic recovery, and systems strengtheningservices to foster community resilience and self-reliance.Scope of Work.The driver will work under thesupervision of Transport Assistant. Core responsibilities will involve but notlimited to safe driving of IRC vehicles, ensure timely maintenance of thevehicles, keeping record of movements, fuel consumption, tools ensuring safetyof the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and other road users. Strict adherence toIRC policy rules and regulations including all Kenya Traffic Laws. The driverwill be required to rapidly respond to the programs and operations needs,whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.Specific responsibilities include.Key Responsibilities.Drive Vehicles on road test orunder normal operation as assigned by the Supervisor or his designate.Performing daily routinemaintenance checks and always maintaining enough fuel.Making sure that daily andpre-long distance vehicle checks are done and undertaken daily.Making sure that accurate upkeepof the vehicle log sheets is done and accurately filed.Ensure vehicles cleanliness andreport to the supervisor any noted mechanical defects.Ensure vehicles are timelyrefuelled and road worthy at all the times.Adhere to IRC vehicles protocolsand Kenya traffic rules ensuring passengers wear safety belts all the time whenin motion.Ensure that at all the times drivethe IRC vehicles in accordance with the IRC policy.Ensure that unauthorizedpassengers are not carried in IRC Vehicles in accordance with the policy.Ensure that the road license,inspection stickers, insurance certificate and any other required documents ofthe vehicle(s) allocated is up to date.Ensuring that the vehicle you areallocated is equipped with; the first aid kits, tools, jerk, wheel spanner andspare wheel.To always align with all securityadvisories when operating an IRC vehicle to ensure safety of vehicle,passengers, cargo, and other road users.Perform any other duties as may beassigned by the Supervisor or his designate.QualificationsAt least O – level, a holder of aValid driving licence with 2 years' experience as a professional driver.Knowledge of generic transportprocedures and practices (NGO experience advantageous).Experience in using HF/VHF Radio.Pass score on IRC driving test.Strong communication skills.Willing to undergo regular visualtesting.Conversant with MS OfficeapplicationsRequired Experience & Competencies:Minimum of 3 years' experiencedriving within reputable organizations, with a preference for experience in theNGO sector.Excellent interpersonal skills.High level of personal initiative,pro-active problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to work with minimumsupervision.Strong sense of personalintegrity.Attention to detail.Ability to coordinate andprioritize work.Ability to multitask.Flexibility and willingness towork long hours if necessary.Strong sense of personalintegrity.Female candidates areencouraged to apply.Standards of ProfessionalConduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principlesoutlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, andAccountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforcespolicies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, ChildSafeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation,Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality: IRC iscommitted to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offerbenefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in ourworkforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols andother supportive benefits and allowance.Kenyan nationals are encouragedto apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salaryand employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.IRC is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard torace, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, maritalstatus, veteran status or disability.Disclaimer:Please take note thatInternational Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connectionwith its recruitment processes.
