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 with Head quarters in New York, the IRC operates in more than 40 countries worldwide, offering lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to individuals/communities forced to flee from war or disaster.
IRC seeks to recruit qualified, energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Driver (1)
Location: Dar, Tanzania
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Specific duties:
a. Drive IRC vehicles as instructed and allocated.
b. Responsible for general cleanness and maintenance of the vehicle allocated.
c. Identify and report immediately any vehicle problem/defects to Supply Chain Manager.
d. Ensure allocated vehicle has valid insurance and road license. Inform Supply Chain Manager one month prior to expiration.
e. Ensure that vehicle logbooks are filled in before and after journeys.
f. Undertake a daily check – nuts& bolts, fuel, oil, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, jack, spare wheel, spanner, communications equipment.
g. Undertake a weekly check, focusing on chassis, nuts & bolts, body panels, windscreen wiper washing fluid, lights [head & brake/reverse], indicators, license plate light, windscreen wipers etc.
h. Participate fully in the vehicle servicing process when due in collaboration with the Mechanics.
Requirements
- Form IV certificate with clean Driving License Class C and/Advance Driver Course Grade II from recognized institute
- At least five years driving experience
- Good English, written and oral skills required
How to apply:
Applications for the position must include:
i. A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii. Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii. ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box 106048,
Dar es Salaam
Email: Alice.nkini@rescue.org
Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 1700hrs Friday, Aug 2nd , 2013.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
