ThaiNGO

Driver, Bangkok

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Competitive salary with benefits

The Mission

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organization that protects the vulnerable from violence by partnering with government authorities to rescue victims, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen criminal justice systems so they protect the vulnerable from violence and abuse long-term. IJM is a global team of lawyers, social workers and other professionals. IJM has 17 field offices across the globe, including multiple offices in Southeast Asia.

IJM has worked in northern Thailand through IJM’s Chiang Mai field office (FO) since 2000, partnering with government authorities on hill tribe Thai citizenship cases and cases of sexual violence against children. In 2017, IJM will establish a new field office in Bangkok that will provide support to Thai authorities to eliminate labor trafficking and forced labor from the Thai fishing and seafood industries. IJM lawyers, fieldworkers, social workers and other professionals will support Thai law enforcement, social services and the judiciary to identify and prosecute cases of forced labor and labor trafficking crimes and restore labor trafficking survivors to safety and strength.

The Need

IJM is seeking a professional and energetic individual to serve as Driver to provide safe driving and general administrative support to the Bangkok FO. The driver will be responsible for maintaining IJM vehicles in safe and reliable condition and for securing IJM staff, clients and partners’ security of IJM staff on the road. The position is based in Bangkok, Thailand and will require extensive driving throughout Bangkok and its nearby provinces. The position reports to the Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities

Driving and Vehicle Maintenance

Transport IJM staff, clients and partners throughout Bangkok;

Support and improve IJM’s transport system and processes;

Enforce office policies and procedures regarding use of IJM vehicles;

Ensure IJM employees are competent to drive the vehicles with valid driving licenses; 

Ensure that vehicles are fueled, co-ordinate repairs and scheduled service, and ensure that records are kept for all necessary maintenance;

Perform daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s), including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc., perform minor repairs and arrange for major repairs;

Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times;

Ensure proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.;

Assist casework staff in securing rescue and restoration of clients and accountability for forced labor perpetrators;

Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Manager.

Networking

Maintain relationships with external vehicle service providers to ensure that IJM gets good value for money on all contracted services;

Maintain relationships with other transport providers such as cab drivers and car hire companies for supplementing transport needs when IJM vehicles are not sufficient or available;

Administrative Support

Assist in the effective administration of the office, including procuring of office supplies, file organization, delivery and collect of critical communications, etc.;

Assist the Administrative Manager with inventory/stock counts;

Perform clerical work related to administrative services such as sorting, filing, photocopying, faxing, posting, and other errands, etc. as required;

Required Skills and Experience

Valid driver’s license.

Skilled, professional driving experience.

Knowledge of Bangkok city streets and Central Thailand roadways.

Proficient in automotive mechanical repairs

Ability to service and work on vehicles

Proficiency in written and spoken Thai required. Proficiency in spoken English preferred.

Critical Qualities

Safe and skillful driver.

Demonstrated road safety awareness.

Professional presentation in demeanor and written and oral communication.

Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity.

Disciplined with priorities and works well under deadline pressures.

Sustained positive attitude.

Passionate commitment to and understanding of IJM mission.

Application

Deadline: Application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Only completed applications will be reviewed. A complete application includes: Job Application Form, CV, Cover Letter and four Professional References.

Download Application Form: http://bit.ly/2morW4k

A complete application can be submitted to: BangkokRecruiting@ijm.org

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)