Driver Light vehicles
Transport people and goods safely and timely according to ICRC standards.
Overview
Transport people and goods safely and timely according to ICRC standards.
You have:
- Secondary school diploma is required.
- A valid Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years is mandatory.
- Knowledge of English (spoken and written) is required.
- Knowledge of the Arabic language is advantageous.
- Experience in a similar position is an asset.
- Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.) is valuable.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics is required.
- Good knowledge of the area of assignment is required.
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The Light Vehicles Driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.
Accountabilities & 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 time-frame 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
Our Values
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Reports to (role)
- Dispatcher 1
Relationships
- Internally, interacts mainly with logistics staff and other ICRC employees.
- Externally, interacts with people related to their work, e.g. traffic police, weapon bearers at checkpoints, fuel-station personnel, etc. May interact with beneficiaries.
Certifications / Education required
- Secondary school diploma.
- Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.
- Knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
- Knowledge of the Arabic Language.
Professional Experience required
- 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.
Deadline
Application Deadline: 02/01/2025
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to ensure safety during a vehicle operation. | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to prioritize safety in your driving role. | Provide a specific example and explain the measures you took to ensure safety. |
| How do you handle stressful driving situations, such as heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions? | This question evaluates your ability to manage stress and make quick decisions while driving. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you maintain the vehicle you are responsible for? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you do if you encountered a security checkpoint on your delivery route? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you had to coordinate with other team members during transportation. How did it go? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |