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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Main Purpose of Job: 

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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home

• Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested by direct supervisor
• Maintain a high standard of service to both internal and external guests.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transport.
• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of the Sudan.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Advise staff to always wear seatbelts while on board of the vehicle and ensure that no non-IRC passengers are not transported unless authorised by management /convoy leader

Car Security & Maintenance

• Keep the vehicle clean, tidy and in good working condition always
• Always secure the vehicle during travel and while parked.
• Establish a regular/day-to-day maintenance check to the assigned vehicle: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory.
• Assist the Logistic Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule

Car Logbook maintenance

• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, maintenance, daily checklist etc

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Establish appropriate information-sharing relationships with staff in similar positions within other INGOs and car rental companies.

Manage International Rescue Committee –Sudan relationship with other drivers/car rental companies ensuring driving standards, passenger safety requirements and driver courtesy and punctuality is achieved 

• At least 2 years of experience working with INGOs or UN agencies.
• Education: - secondary Sudanese certificate, or completion / is required  with some basic English language.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Knowledge 

• Understanding of transportation law.
• Good traffic judgment. 
• Good knowledge about car mechanics

Skills

• Excellent driving skills
• Valid driver license 
• Arabic; English speaking or writing preferred.
• Ability to work in a challenging, post-conflict complex environment.

Desirable:

• Computer literacy and familiar with Microsoft word and excel package.

Behaviours

• Abilities/Qualities 
• Being well-organized and systematic 
• Careful, accountable, responsible, and punctual 
• Honest and approachable 
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation
• Commitment to the aims of International Rescue Committee Sudan.
•  Discreet and respectful of confidentiality

Physical Environment and Demands: 

• This is a Port Sudan/Gedarif based, full-time position with regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee   program areas in Sudan (maximum 80% of time for driving).
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.
• Willing to take regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee -Sudan projects areas in region.

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. Following these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others. 

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.