Overview

Project Description

Responsibilities

• Driving the RTI vehicle as may be assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of project staff and authorized partners, stakeholders, visitors, goods, and documents.
• Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items.
• Meet project staff and other designated guests at the airport.
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept operational and safe.
• Maintain the official vehicle in a clean, polished, and flawless operating condition.
• Read and understand specific vehicle/vessel operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.
• Process any applications and subsequent renewals with regards to the vehicle registration with regulatory agencies and any associated safety, smoke testing, and insurance requirements.
• Obey traffic rules and road signs; negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle/vessel movements.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with loading and unloading of project equipment and materials.
• Obtain necessary permits and clearances for travel within the project area.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, passengers, fuel consumption, and travel logs.
• Provide administrative support, such as filing paperwork, photocopying, and running errands.
• Perform other duties as maybe necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in driving an office vehicle.
• Preferably, experience working for international organizations, USAID or other donor projects, or embassies.

• Subscribe to the values of RTI.
• Possession of a valid Philippine LTO professional driver’s license (PDL) with a clean driving record.
• Experience operating an automatic vehicle.
• Defensive driving or any advanced driving training certificate is a plus.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physically fit on duty, emotionally stable, neat and courteous.
• Good knowledge of the UPSKILL Program activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to fluently communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, applicable to project requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and consistently with the capacity to handle various tasks with accuracy while maintaining a friendly and courteous image to all internal and external stakeholders to meet the required deliverables.

• RTI will require the top candidate(s) to pass a practical driving test.
• The top candidate(s) must present a medical certificate, including passing an eye exam, to demonstrate that the individual can meet the physical demands of the job. The medical exam will be at the cost of the applicant.