BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and local communities. IRC Uganda has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.

PlayMatters reimagines childhood for refugees. It will bring play-based learning to children across Ethiopia, Uganda, and a to be confirmed third country. It will redefine education and cultivate a generation of lifelong builders. PlayMatters is inspired by LEGO Foundation’s call to challenge the status quo, to offer children the quality education they dream of. Children are not gaining the skills they need; teachers are under-supported, and parents are overwhelmed. The systems built to serve them are failing them. PlayMatters proudly offers something different. It will be delivered by a coalition with a track record of thinking and delivering differently.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of PlayMatters Regional staff and materials; care and maintenance of assigned vehicles and their accessories

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect and record the condition of the vehicles daily; prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
Ensure timely servicing and maintenance of PlayMatters regional office vehicles (complete service request forms and maintain service maintenance records), report to the Supply chain Officer any mechanical problems.
Ensure vehicles are insured and all legal documents are always in order; inform PlayMatters Supply chain Officer three weeks in advance of any renewals due (i.e., insurance, road license, etc.).
Record, reconcile and report fuel consumption on a period basis using worksheets.
Conduct daily assessments of road conditions and security situation.
Drive PlayMatters regional project staff in a safe and courteous manner to field sites across the country.
Deliver mail/messages as directed.
Operate HF and VHF mobile radio equipment if any.
Maintain cleanliness of interior/exterior of PlayMatters Regional office vehicles.
Give accurate reconciliation of expenditures within the given period.
Adhere to IRC fleet policy and operating procedures (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, signing out vehicle on vehicle registry and so on).
Assist programs or PlayMatters Admin Officer in loading cargo for the field.