Driver

Position: Driver
Reports To: Senior Driver
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Kharkiv, Ukraine
Grade: 10B

Background of Country and Emergency Response:

Months of escalating Russian hostility towards Ukraine have culminated in a concerted invasion of the country and the launch of military attacks across multiple cities in Ukraine, with a view to destabilize the country and provoke a change in government. Fleeing insecurity, Ukrainians are travelling west, with Poland establishing 8 reception centers along its border with Ukraine, for an estimated 1 million arrivals.

Between February 7-23, 2022, an IRC team undertook a scoping mission covering Poland and Ukraine to better understand the context, humanitarian and civil society landscape, and anticipated service gaps in the event of an escalation of conflict in Ukraine and consequent displacement into neighboring Poland. As of February 24th, the IRC has pivoted to an emergency response, and have identified partner agencies in Poland and Ukraine to facilitate immediate assistance that can be used where it is the most needed. Simultaneously, IRC/partners will launch a rapid needs assessment to better understand the humanitarian needs in both Poland and Ukraine and how IRC can complement partner response services either in breadth or scale

This position will be based in Vinnytsia and Lviv, with occasional travel to other locations in Ukraine as permitted and occasionally to Rzeszow Poland, and other locations. As this is a fluid and rapidly changing context, the location of this position and length of assignment may change based on the needs of the program.


Job Overview:

All IRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

The Driver is responsible for transporting IRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved within an area, country or other location.

Major Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

-Transport IRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved
-Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
-Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
-Respect the local traffic regulations and the IRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
-Maintain the logbook for all trips
-Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
-In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing
-Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment

Job Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context preferred
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Must be willing to travel to Warsaw

Working Environment: 
- Handling insecure environments
- Working with people
- Coping with change
- Communicate with impact and respect

Languages Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English. Polish is a plus


Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the 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: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer 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.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.