Operations Officer

The Operations Officer is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of IRC personnel and materials, including the operation and maintenance of standard and armored vehicles. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and the ability to work in high-security-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient transportation of IRC personnel and materials.
• Safe and responsible operation of standard and armored IRC vehicles in accordance with their technical specifications and established procedures.
• Maintenance and servicing of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
• Professional representation of IRC.
• Conducting daily checks and inspections of the vehicle before each trip, taking into account its specific technical and operational characteristics.
• Meticulous maintenance of the vehicle logbook, route logs, and other documents required by IRC.
• Adherence to IRC-established safety procedures, routes, traffic rules, and communication requirements while working in areas with elevated security risks.
• Application of defensive driving principles, taking into account road, weather, and security conditions.
• Performing other job-related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• A valid Class B and C driver’s license.
• Practical experience driving vehicles in the relevant weight class.
• Practical experience driving armored vehicles is a plus.
• Experience working as a driver for humanitarian organizations, international nongovernmental organizations, or in high-security-risk environments is a plus.
• Possession of a certificate or completion of specialized training in driving armored vehicles (Armored Vehicle Training) is a plus.
• Knowledge of the principles of safe and defensive driving (Defensive Driving).
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle, taking into account its increased weight, dimensions, and braking distance.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and the ability to independently identify obvious technical malfunctions.
• Conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Willingness to work and travel in areas with elevated security risks in accordance with IRC procedures.
• A high school diploma; vocational (technical) education.
• At least three years of experience as a professional driver; strong practical skills in driving vehicles with a manual transmission.
• Basic English skills (A2–B1) are preferred; fluency in Ukrainian/Russian is required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a team, discipline and reliability, polite communication, and friendliness.
• Ability to follow established procedures under stress and during periods of high workload.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in traffic, weather, and safety conditions.

Skills

• Class B license
• Class C Driver's License
• Vehicle Driving
• Armored Vehicle Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle Inspection
• Manual Transmission Driving
• High-Security Risk Driving
• Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection
• Post-trip Vehicle Inspection
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Traffic Condition Response
• Safety Procedures
• Driving in High-Risk Areas

Languages

English, Ukrainian, Russian