Driver, Dhaka

Overview

Driver, Dhaka Jobs in Dhaka, Bangladesh at International Justice Mission

Title: Driver, Dhaka

Company: International Justice Mission

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Driver, Dhaka to transport staff as required and be responsible for vehicle maintenance, repairs, registration, insurance, and related documentation. This position is based in Dhaka and may require occasional travel within Bangladesh. This position reports to the Director, Bangladesh Operations.

The role is based in Dhaka, but will provide support nationally, including travelling to each of IJM’s future program locations (Khulna, Barisal and Mymensingh).

Responsibilities:

Clerical and Administration:

• Cater to vehicle requests for all visitors and ensure safe transportation in line with security measures.
• Maintain office vehicles by ensuring timely service and vehicle cleanliness daily.
• Proactively make provisions for medical kits, chargers and any other requirements in the vehicle.

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management:

• Ensure vehicle logbooks are maintained regularly with accuracy, which includes trip location, passengers, starting and ending kilometers and total kilometers.
• Keep detailed records of vehicle maintenance status.
• Write detailed reports after trips when necessary.

Fieldwork Projects:

• Assist with the purchase of food and snacks for the team during journeys and operations.
• Drive staff for operations, meetings, and other activities as directed by the Director, Bangladesh Operations.

General Accounting & Statutory Compliance:

• Maintain details of insurance & inventory for the vehicles and payments.

Networking & Partnership:

• Support the Partnerships Team in achieving their deliverables by providing effective administrative assistance and coordination.

Policies and Procedures:

• Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.

General Tasks:

• Carry out additional assignments at the request of the Director, Bangladesh Operations.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• The applicant should have a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in any stream.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Bangla & English.
• Relevant experience of at least 5 years in the field.

Technical Competencies:

• Self-motivated, articulate and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Works well under stress and maintains a positive attitude.
• Should be able to use GPS.
• Should know how to read maps.
• Works well under stress and sustains positive attitude.
• Strong ethic of service and a passion for IJM’s goals.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Critical Qualities

• Professional demeanor and communication skills.
• Willing to take initiative.
• Strong ethic of service and passion for IJM’s mission to bring justice to the poor.
• Genuinely reliable.

Application Process:

Upload Resume & Cover Letter in one PDF document and send the application to [email protected]

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding

Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.