Organization: IFRC – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Location: Kandahar
Grade: Administrative support – A – Locally Recruited Position
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Logistics
Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: 2025-01-28
Context of the Organization
With a network of 191 National Societies (NSs), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the biggest humanitarian organization in the world. In order to prevent and lessen human suffering and so contribute to the preservation and advancement of human dignity and international peace, the IFRC’s overarching goal is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs.” Before, during, and after catastrophes, medical emergencies, and other crises, IFRC strives to address the needs and enhance the lives of those who are most in need. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement) includes the IFRC.alongside the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and its member National Societies. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteer service, unity, and universality are the core values that underpin IFRC’s activities. With its headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland, the IFRC is headed by its Secretary General. Three primary divisions comprise the headquarters: (i) Operations Coordination and National Society Development; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy, and Corporate Services. In Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas, IFRC maintains five regional offices. Additionally, IFRC has national delegations and country cluster delegations all throughout the world. Collectively,The IFRC Secretariat is made up of the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster, and country). Sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of power, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct) are all prohibited by the IFRC as behaviors that are incompatible with the goals and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IFRC also follows stringent guidelines for protecting children.
Job Purpose
To ensure carrying out Drivers’ task in support of Federation operations.
Responsibilities
• To obey all the rules and regulations for drivers. • Check the mechanical state of the vehicle regularly and to inform the logistics department if any faults occurs to the vehicle. • To obey all traffic rules and to inform immediately the Logistic department if an accident takes place. • Keep clean the vehicle and check oil , water and acid every day. • Check the office generator before switch on every morning. • Maintain contact with the Radio Room on departure and arrival to the Sub-Delegation. • Fill the logbook on daily basis. • Has to be Loyal, honest, flexible and punctual. Perform any other task as assigned by the line manager.
Education
Required: High school graduate
Experience
Required: • 3 year’s working experience in Similar Position for an NGO or international humanitarian organisations • Working experience with communication equipment’s • No history of Major accident within the past 1 years Preferred: • Previous experience with Red Cross / Red Crescent
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Required: • Able to properly drive and understanding the traffic roles and regulations Basic English Skills • Local common languages knowledge (Dari & Pashto) Preferred: • Knowledge in Federation or movement partners
Competencies, Values and Comments
A good degree of competence in team-work, commitment to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its work, integrity and personal conduct, flexibility and adaptability.
How to apply
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