ThaiNGO

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: The driver is assigned to drive for IRC programs in Ratchaburi (mainly Tham Hin) area, however he is entitle to drive outside the assigned area under IRC programs.

- Responsible of the security for the person and materials in the car up to destination.

- Respect of the Thai traffic rules, the safety orders, the travel schedules and IRC policies

- Follows the services of the cars and report all incident and information to Operation Officer and/or Sr. Driver.

Major Responsibilities:

- Each morning perform daily security check-up on the vehicle before leaving from the assignment (e.g. water in the radiator, engine oil, fuel, tire pressure, battery).

- Before departure in the morning or before end of the day wash the car completely (from out-side, inside and the body under the car).

- Inform Lead driver or Operation officer of any mechanical problem with the vehicle.

- Report if any service is needed or is already done to Lead driver or operation officer and write to the log sheet (with details)

- Upkeep the log sheet for fuel and keep the copy for maintenance parts in the each car’s file.

- Check that the tool kit and Emergency box are available in the vehicles before leaving.

- Transport only IRC staffs, patients and patients-relatives in the vehicle.

- Provide the transportation of the patient and patient relative between the camp and hospital

- Pick up the patient and the medicine after the patient is discharge and inform to MRO before bring them back to TH camp.

- Ensure all paper works are complete for Thai authorities to carry persons or goods.

- Inform the district officer of the each patient and patient’s relative movement (in case of emergency inform maximum 24 hours later)

- Carry only the materiel necessary for the activities of IRC staff.

- Ensure proper loading and unloading, tying down supplies when needed.

- Incase if you got requested from another NGO or stranger to transport somebody or something have to inform and get   approval from IRC Field Coordinator before.

- Respect always the speed of 80 km/hour or adapt speed to condition of the roads.

- Respect the environment mainly the village and the children on the way to the camp.

- Inform operation officer incase of accident with the vehicle immediately.

- Follow the guidelines (available in the vehicle) when accident occurs.

- Incase of any problem inform by phone, operation officer ASAP Be always in the vicinity of the vehicle in the camp and in the office.

- Safeguard the vehicles in every possible way.

- Assist the expatriate staffs with translation when requested (especially at the check point, hospital, with the patient)

- Ensure in end of the day the car is always filled up with fuel and particularly before the Weekend.

- Be always aware about your responsibility, way and the time that you spending (no private business with/in IRC car without approval)

Others

- Purchases small supplies (buy material…) when requested

- Inform operation officer or Medical Officer (doctor) of any medical information received consider the patient

- Keep confidential (professional secret) any medical information aware of

Job Requirements:

 - At least certificate of Primary education (M.3) with official driving license

- At least 3 years experience in off road driving

- Ability to work well under pressure

- Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Other

- Good interpersonal and communication skills

- Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

- Cultural sensitivity

- Service mind

Tips to Consider:

• Candidate can stay overnight other provinces.
• Candidate can drive to Bangkok (Ex. IRC-BKK, Donmuang Airport, Suwarnabhumi Airport), Tak, Mae Hong Son.
• Candidate doesn’t receive the notice from the police about Traffic abuse within 1 year.

Working Environment:  Describe the work environment of the office (“ Standard office work environment” will be applicable for most jobs in the U.S.) and if applicable, the housing.   For example, internet connections, electricity, amenities, group housing, etc.  Include travel requirements.

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. Application deadline: 16 December 2016

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.