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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe and efficient transportation of IRC staff and materials
• Care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories
• Professional representation of IRC
• Strict adherence to IRC vehicle rules and procedures, including mandatory seatbelt use by all passengers
• Daily vehicle inspections
• Accurate completion of the vehicle logbook
• Keeping the vehicle clean, fueled, and mechanically sound
• Inspection and servicing of all vehicle accessories
• Reporting incomplete inspections, insurance renewals, or any defects or issues to the supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Complete secondary education; vocational or technical education

Work experience: Minimum two years of professional driving experience; confident driving skills with manual transmission vehicles

Required skills and abilities:

• Valid Category B driver’s license
• No significant traffic violations or road-safety-related convictions
• Basic English is highly desirable
• Ability to pass the IRC driving test for manual transmission
• Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• This position requires full-time work in the office
• Business travel may account for up to 30% of working time
• Occasional weekend work may be required
• Fast-paced environment, multitasking, and resilience under stress

IRC employees can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mission-driven work, growth opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance for staff and their families
• Free psychological support for staff and their families
• 30 calendar days of annual leave with flexible conditions that are not limited to the minimum standards established by law

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.