Driver in Mercy Corps / Водій/ка автотранспортних засобів (Миколаїв)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The Program

Mercy Corps’ Ukraine crisis response seeks to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable Ukrainians and other conflict-affected people where they are: displaced inside Ukraine, refugees in Poland, Romania and Moldova, or trapped behind frontlines. We aim to reach 500,000 vulnerable people with multi-purpose cash assistance, in-kind humanitarian support, and protection services across four countries. Almost all of our impact will be delivered in partnership: with Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian and Moldovan civil society organizations through a granting program that matches humanitarian action with capacity strengthening, and with peer international NGOs through a consortium in Ukraine.  Mercy Corps is responding to the Ukraine crisis with large-scale consortium programming with a focus on Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA). The Consortium is a partnership between four international humanitarian aid agencies to model and deliver innovative, effective cash and other humanitarian assistance programs to support people affected by the Ukraine crisis within Ukraine.

The Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation. 

The Position (General Position Summary)

The driver will provide safe transport services for Mercy Corps staff in the described area of responsibility. The driver will adhere to all country-specific traffic regulations and Mercy Corps safety rules and follow the Field Fleet Management Policy.

Essential Responsibilities

Operate Mercy Corps office vehicles in the above locations or other routes/locations as assigned by supervisor

Fill in and maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Field Fleet Management Policy.

Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to Logistics/Fleet Officer at the location;

Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;

Responsible for the safekeeping of the vehicle’s equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.

Keep all vehicles ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times

Collect and submit vehicle related receipts to the Logistics Officer at the location

Assist Logistics Officer at the location in preparing vehicle-related reports where necessary.

Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.

Ensure that security incident reports are completed and filed (if related to vehicles)

Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed

Assist with logistics functions in office daily workloads and at the warehouse

Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to Logistics Officer on a regular basis

Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;

Work with a positive, proactive attitude and demonstrate respect for all colleagues; and

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Logistics Officer or Operations Manager (Odesa)

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

Minimum 5 years experience as a driver, including vehicles with manual transmission in cities and highways.

Valid driver’s license and experience in driving 4×4 vehicles, passenger and cargo vans.

Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules applicable in Ukraine and other countries during visits thereto.

Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian, pre-intermediate knowledge of English, along with good writing and verbal skills are required to be able to compose the documentation.

Excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas.

Experience at NGO and diplomatic community is an asset.

Own car will be preferred.

Success Factors

The successful Driver will assist fleet and transport tasks in delivering successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. They will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with international and national personnel both in a managerial and training capacity while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a solid commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in duty stations around Ukraine (Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Lviv), and it requires travel to support country programs and travel to UA/RO, UA/MD, UA/PL, UA/SK, UA/HU borders, which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

Please follow the link to apply:

https://robota.ua/company0/vacancy9581148