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Position:                     Driver (Thai National only)

Closing Date:               April 9, 2017

Organization:               Right To Play Thailand Foundation

Department/Division:    Migrant Community - ACT Project

Work location:              Mae Sot, Thailand

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 Refugee Team.

Location Description:

The position is based in Mae Sot with regular travel around the area for the purpose of conducting a variety of sports, training and monitoring visits to the migrant community. There may also be occasional travel to 7 Refugee camps along the Thai-Burma/Myanmar border.  Thus, the successful candidate must be willing to travel out of Mae Sot for up to a week at a time. The position is also expected to provide support to other projects of Right To Play in Thailand from time to time, as deemed necessary by the Refugee Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. 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

2. 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)

(A) Education/Training/Certification

• High school certificate or vocational school diploma
• A valid driving license

(B) Experience

• 2 years’ experience as a driver (carrying passengers) with a recognized organization

(C) 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

(D) 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

(E) Languages

• Fluency in Thai language. Karen and Burmese language is as asset.
• 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

Starting date:  May 2017

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 “Migrant Community - ACT Project” and your name in the subject line.

For more information, please visit: www.righttoplay.or.th