Position: Driver (Thai National)
Closing Date: July 31, 2017
Organization: Right To Play Thailand Foundation
Department/Division: Life Skills Development Program
Work location: Trang Province, Thailand
Timeframes: August to December 2017
Background:
Right To Play is a global organization, using the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps over one million children learn through play to create better futures, while driving lasting social change in more than 20 countries each week. Founded in 2000 by social entrepreneur and four-time Olympic gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national fundraising offices in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Regional offices are in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 14,400 local volunteer Coaches.
Job Summary:
The Driver will be expected to contribute to the achievement of activities outlined in the Action Plan through provision of driving services for the team.
Location Description:
This position is based in Trang with a high amount of traveling to Songkhla and Satun and occasionally to other locations around the country for the purpose of conducting training, coaching and regular monitoring and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Driving and vehicle maintenance
- Provides driving services to staff and other passengers between locations as scheduled by supervisor.
- Be on call if an emergency occurs regarding Right To Play staff that requires your driving assistance.
- Performs minor maintenance when necessary.
- Presents the car in a clean and tidy manner, washing it when required.
- Maintains vehicle logbook and schedules regular maintenance servicing with approval from supervisor.
- Keeps all vehicle documents including vehicle registration, insurance, road tax, parking fees and others, updated at all times.
- Stocks essential vehicle supplies such as first aid kit, and necessary spare parts ready at all times.
- Undertakes errands to/and or from vendors, suppliers and banks as requested by supervisor.
- Reports incidents and necessary repairs to supervisor and authorities according to existing operation procedures.
- Performs other duties as required
- Planning and organizing
The incumbent follows a pre-set schedule usually provided by the direct supervisor, and determines how much time is needed and which route to take to reach the destination. The incumbent should plan the renewal of vehicle documents based on the expiration date. When prioritization is required, the incumbent will consult with his/her supervisor for direction.
Minimum Qualifications (Must have)
Education/Training/Certification
- High school certificate or vocational school diploma
- A valid driving license
Experience
- 2 years’ experience as a driver (carrying passengers) with a recognized organization
Competencies / Personal Attributes:
- Ability to follow a pre-set schedule and create a plan to reach the required destination on time
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization
- Ability to work as part of a team and is flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure
Technical Skills
- Understands and performs safe driving techniques
- Skilled in minor car repair
- Able to drive for long periods of time
- Understands highway code and road rules of the country
- Good oral communication skills
Languages
- Fluency in Thai language.
- Basic reading, writing and speaking in English.
Desired Qualifications (An Asset)
- First Aid training
- Previous experience working in an international organization
- Drivers school training
- Advanced auto repair skills
- Advanced knowledge of security procedures in the country
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: thailandhr@righttoplay.com and kindly include “Driver, Trang, Life Skills Development Program” and your name in the subject line.
For more information, please visit: www.righttoplay.or.th
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