Driver

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. The
International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihood have
been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control
of their future.
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.
Since June 2022, IRC’s programs in Ukraine
have involved a mix of direct implementation as well as collaboration with internal
Ukrainian partners, who have demonstrated a capacity to work in several regions
of the country. Currently, IRC’s programs focus within a presence in several cities
in Kharkiv Oblast, including the newly liberated areas. This position will be
based in Kharkiv, with occasional travel to other locations in Ukraine as
permitted upon program`s request. As this is a fluid and rapidly changing
context, length of assignment may change based on the needs of the IRC`s programs.

Job Overview:

All IRC
employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values:
dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability. These attitudes and beliefs
shall guide our actions and relationships. 
The Driver is
responsible for transporting IRC staff, visitors, documents and/or
goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved and
permitted within an operational area, country and/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/or goods/materials to designated destinations when officially
approved and permitted;
-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;
-Always respect the local traffic
regulations and the IRC logistical/vehicle policies;
-Maintain the logbook for all trips;
-Always maintain the vehicle in proper
operational condition, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough
fuel, monitoring 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 in accordance with the IRC logistical/vehicle
policies at all times;

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 short/long trips around Ukraine.

Working Environment:
Ability in handling occasional insecure environments;
Working with people;
Coping with change;
Communicate with impact and respect.

Languages
Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian, Intermediate English, Russian and Polish as
an asset.

Professional
Standards
The International Rescue Committee is determined to
protect the people it serves and staff from all kinds of harm, including sexual
exploitation, abuse, and harassment. It is committed to take all necessary
preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe. IRC builds
diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote critical reflection,
power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to
our clients.
IRC workers must adhere to the core values and
principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, Equality and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces its safeguarding policies to protect adult and child clients from any
form of exploitation and abuse, including sexual exploitation and abuse, and
its staff from sexual harassment and violence.
Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero
tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. IRC
investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures
professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of
safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting
channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients.
These commitments are set out in IRC’s Safeguarding
Policies, accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.
IRC is an active
member of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Protection from Sexual Exploitation
and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

Gender equality.
IRC aims to reduce
gender imbalance in leadership positions. We offer benefits that create a
conducive environment for women’s participation in our workforce, including
childcare leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive
incentives and bonuses.

IRC is
an equal opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants based on their
merits, regardless of race, gender, skin color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.