Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee ( www.rescue.org ) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements.

Job Overview:
The position will be responsible for the Inspection and recording the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis, prepare weekly maintenance checklist, ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicle entrusted to them, ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times and inform Fleet assistant in advance of any renewals due (i.e. insurance, road license, etc.), Drive Patients, Care givers and staff in a safe and courteous manner to during referrals and maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Inspect and record the condition of the vehicle on a daily basis; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
•Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of IRC vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records); report to head driver any mechanical problems.
•Ensure vehicle is insured and all legal documents are in order at all times; inform Fleet assistant three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e., insurance, road license, etc.).
•Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
•Drive Patients, Care givers and staff in a safe and courteous manner to during referrals
•Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment.
•Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of vehicle.
•Give accurate reconciliation within the given period.
•Obey IRC vehicle policy and operating procedures at all times (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
•Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications
•Minimum O – Level Certificate; A – Level Certificate an added advantage
•Valid driver’s license with classes” A, B, CM, CH, DL and DM.”
•Good driving record; Minimum four years driving experience.
•Knowledge of Codan radio equipment
•Fluent in English
•NGO experience
•Kiswahili language skills and knowledge of mechanics preferred.

Professional Standards:
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.