Driver at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY:

• The primary responsibility of the Driver is to ensure that International Medical Corps staff or goods movements are performed in safely and secured manner. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the local laws when driving and country legal and or IMC (if more restrictive) speed limitations. 
• Perform daily check on assigned vehicle to ensure that it is in good working conditions, prior departure 
• Ensure that all assigned communication equipment is operational at all times 
• Responsible for checking that the vehicles are equipped with all necessary items, including first aid kid, emergency food, spare parts, etc., as required. 
• Apply all safety and security measures required by International Medical Corps 
• Ensure that passengers are respecting safety and security measure during movements 
• Ensure that goods transported are safely stored and accompanied by a waybill 
• Maintain vehicle logbook with all trip records (signed by relevant passenger) and refueling 
• Maintain vehicle clean and appropriately fueled at all time 
• Coordinate movement with his/her manager 
• Report to his management any issue/accident with the vehicle 
• Perform basic maintenance when required
• Report to manager when servicing, repairs or maintenance is required 
• Report any issues relating to the security of IMC staff or vehicles immediately   
• Should familiarize him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly regarding any security issues. If the driver is unfamiliar with the route, he/she is responsible to request a briefing from the security or logistics referent or another driver who has previously driven that route. 
• Ensure the vehicle is always defensively parked (parked backwards, ready to go)
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Clean and valid driving license required
• Typically, vocational degree 
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles 
• Knowledge of English 
• Relevant qualifications or training courses
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural team
• Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas