ThaiNGO

Location of work: Mae Sot, Tak

Duration of Assignment: Until 31 December 2017 with posibility of extension

Application deadline: 25 August 2017

Background/IRC Summary:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Job Overview/Summary:  To achieve safe transportation and effective vehicle maintenance including support service in timely manner in compliance with IRC Thailand’s guiding principles and rules and regulations  

Major Responsibilities:

1. To ensure efficient driving and maintenance of IRC vehicle in compliance with IRC rules and regulations (vehicle policy etc.,)
2. To ensure the efficient condition and readiness for use of vehicle as well as its maintenance on daily basis in compliance with IRC Thailand’s procedure
3. To enact safe driving practices at all times for all IRC Staff and visitors

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a driver for IRC staff and visitors in a timely manner, in strict adherence to traffic rules and safe driving practices
2. Perform regular vehicle checks according to IRC Thailand’s procedure
3. Keep vehicle clean and check vehicle’s condition every time before and after each journey
4. Ensure all vehicle documentation, camp passes etc., are in vehicle before each journey
5. Complete vehicle log sheets after each journey
6. To take care of vehicle’s using license annually
7. To transport documents, materials or other items to appropriate destinations as requested by supervisor.
8. Assist with minor repairs to vehicles and/or IRC office as required
9. To ensure communication tools are in good working order (Walky talky, car radio etc.,)
10. To perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education, Work Experience and/or Demonstrated Abilities

• At least certificate of Primary school (Prathom6) , High School
• At least 3 years’ experience in driving with official driving license.
• Experience in Off road and driving through adverse road conditions is an advantage
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Language skills

• Fluent read, written and spoken Thai
• Karen, Burmese is an advantage

Other Skills

• Strong coordination with staff during providing transport assistance
• Good decision making

• Team Player

HOW TO APPLY:

Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at Thailand.HR@rescue.org

All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.