Driver

The Driver will perform as a key resource to IRC’s transportation process, responsible for daily transport tasks and managing IRC’s vehicle in Myanmar. The position requires driving staff and visitors, vehicle maintenance, and logistics support within Kachin state.

Responsibilities

• Drive the assigned motor vehicle and provide transportation service to expatriate/visitors/staff.
• Accurately register all trips, including daily mileage and fuel, on the vehicle log sheet.
• Perform daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, petrol etc.
• Ensure all IRC office vehicles are well maintained and organize prompt and appropriate repairs when required and personally check vehicle after servicing for effectiveness to ensure good running conditions.
• Ensure that IRC vehicles are always secure.
• Report any accidents or security incidents involving vehicles including thefts or damage to the vehicle.
• Daily cleaning of vehicles both interior and exterior.
• Meet and collect official IRC visitors at the airport and facilitate immigration if required.
• Follow all driving rules, regulations and procedures as per IRC Vehicle Policy.
• Provide logistics support for IRC Trainings and Workshops in coordination with the Program team and Operation team.
• Any other duties as required by the Supervisor, including assisting project or administration activities as required.

Requirements

• Completion of middle school/ secondary school education with basic knowledge of auto and manual mechanics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a driver, knowledge and especially driving on very difficult road/path conditions.
• Must have a valid driving license (B), driving skills and good communication skills.
• Safe driving record; very good knowledge of driving/local traffic rules and regulations and skill in minor vehicle repair.
• Ability to remain focused when pressure with a commitment to work hard and for long hours.
• Ability to negotiate with different people having different agendas.
• Ability to assess security hazards; and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong inter-personal, communication Skill.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel and participate in emergency disaster response.
• Adaptability for working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Burmese.
• Speaking local language is an asset.
• Myitkyina local candidate is highly preferred.

Skills

• Driving Skills
• Manual Mechanics Knowledge
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Driver's License B
• Safe Driving
• Local Traffic Rules Knowledge
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Security Hazard Assessment
• Negotiation Skills
• Emergency Response Driving
• Multi-cultural Adaptability
• Communications Skills
• Logistical Support
• Driving on Difficult Roads
• Pressure Management

Languages

Burmese