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Purpose

Light vehicles driver provides secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and/or goods.

Main Responsibilities:

Functional Responsibilities:

• Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material in strict adherence to internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Constantly monitors security conditions on the road.
• Ensures that goods are stored inside the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).
• Checks their assigned vehicle(s)’ equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and timeframe for the convoy).
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix

• Secondary school diploma.
• Driving license B, C and D holder for at least five years.
• Knowledge of the local language(s).
• Knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
• Experience in a similar position an asset.
• Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of mechanics.
• Good knowledge of the area of assignment.

Please click on the ICRC career page link to make an account; once made, sign in and apply for the position. Creating an account on our career page is required, and you will be unable to apply for any ICRC employment without one. The ICRC recruitment module is for online employment with grades B1 and up. If you are applying for an A1 or A2 position, you do not need to create an account; instead, send us your CV and cover letter at kabrecruitment@icrc.org with the vacancy number (LVDA231102024) in the subject line; otherwise, your application will be rejected.

Important Notice:

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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