The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Main Purpose of Job: 

To drive IRC Ambulance or any other emergency response vehicle (as per IRC responsible personnel).

Duties & Responsibilities of Job: 

• He is only person responsible and allowed to drive the Ambulance unless otherwise authorised.
• Maintain high standard of service to patients.
• Ensure punctuality and safe trip.
• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of the Sudan.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Advise passengers  and health staff accompanied the patients  to always wear seatbelts while on board of the Ambulance and ensure that no non-medical passengers are not transported unless authorised by management (filling IRC Passengers Liability Waiver) .

Car Security & Maintenance

• Always keep the Ambulance clean, tidy and in good working condition.
• Always secure the Ambulance during travel and while parked.
• Establish a regular/day-to-day check.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare the Ambulance spare parts inventory.
• Assist the Supply Chain Officer to ensure the Ambulance insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

Car Logbook maintenance

• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, Ambulance service, maintenance etc.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Establish appropriate information-sharing relationships with staff in similar positions within other INGOs and car rental companies.
• Manage International Rescue Committee –Sudan relationship with other Ambulance drivers/car rental companies ensuring driving standards, passenger safety requirements and driver courtesy and punctuality is achieved.  

• At least 2-3 years of experience in Ambulance driving.
• Education: -High Secondary Sudanese Certificate is required (technical diploma is an advantage).
• Understanding Sudan Traffic Law.
• Good traffic judgment. 
• Good knowledge about car mechanics. 
• Excellent driving skills.
• Valid general driving license (driver licensed as Ambulance drivers are highly recommended to apply for this position).
• First Aid Kit training is an advantage.
• Arabic speaking and writing is a must.
• Basic English speaking, writing, and understanding.
• Ability to work in a challenging, post-conflict complex environment.
• Computer literacy and familiar with microsoft word and excel package is an advantage.
• Being well-organized and systematic.
• Careful, accountable, responsible, and punctual.
• Honest and approachable.
• Good personal grooming & personal presentation
• Commitment to the aims of International Rescue Committee Sudan.
•  Discreet and respectful of confidentiality.

Physical Environment and Demands: 

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• This is a full-time position at the designated location (to be assigned later) with regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee program areas in Sudan.
• Willing to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required.
• Willing to take regular and extensive travel to International Rescue Committee -Sudan health facilities and projects areas in region.

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others. 

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.