Operations Officer – Driver for Humanitarian Missions

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Operations Officer to ensure safe and efficient transportation of staff and supplies in Kherson, Ukraine. The role involves driving standard and armored vehicles, performing routine inspections, and supporting humanitarian missions in high‑risk environments.

Key responsibilities

• Transport IRC personnel and materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate standard and armored IRC vehicles according to technical specifications and established procedures.
• Perform daily vehicle checks, pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, and maintain accurate logbooks and route records.
• Maintain and service vehicles and accessories, identifying and reporting technical issues.
• Follow IRC safety protocols, defensive driving principles, and security‑aware routes in elevated risk areas.
• Represent the IRC professionally in all interactions.
• Execute any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Valid Class B and Class C driver’s licence.
• High school diploma or vocational technical education.
• Experience driving vehicles of the relevant weight class; experience with armored vehicles is a plus.
• Prior work with humanitarian NGOs or in high‑security‑risk settings is advantageous.
• Willingness to work and travel in areas with elevated security risks following IRC procedures.

Required skills

• Defensive driving knowledge.
• Operation of armored vehicles (preferred).
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspection procedures.