Driver

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JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Driver is to ensure that International Medical Corps staff or goods movements are performed in a safe and secure manner.

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 condition prior to 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 kit, emergency food, spare parts, etc., as required.
• Apply all safety and security measures required by International Medical Corps.
• Ensure that passengers respect safety and security measures 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 times.
• Coordinate movement with his/her manager.
• Report to 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.
• Familiarise him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly regarding any security issues.
• Ensure the vehicle is always defensively parked (parked backwards, ready to go).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 a multi-ethnic and multicultural team.
• Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.

Code of Conduct / Code de conduite: As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adhere to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behaviour through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.