The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of Driver Light Vehicles based in Mekelle.

Job 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.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Secondary School diploma.

Experience:

• Minimum 3rd Grade or equivalent Driving License for at least five years.

• Experience in a similar position an asset.

• Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).

Type of role: National / Resident (Opened to Ethiopian Nationals ONLY)

Working rate : 100%

Location : Mekele

Job level: A2

Length of assignment: 1-year fixed term contract, subject to extension based on performance and budget availability

Number of Positions : 2

Terms of Employment: 1-year fixed term contract, subject to extension based on performance and budget availability

Duties and 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. Follow morning check-up, cleaning and before departure procedure.

• 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).

 Delegation Specific Duties

 Transport

• Delivers mail or goods as requested

• Provide assistance to the passengers as needed

• Fills in logbook correctly after every trip.

 Security

• Informs Car Dispatcher about time of departure and return to the base.

• Makes sure that vehicle is parked in safe area all the time and in “ready to leave” position.

• Is aware of and reacts to the current security situation.

• Respects ICRC internal security rules all times

• Respects the laws in general and traffic regulations in particular.

• Use the security belt and oblige passenger to use it.

• Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed differently by superior.

• Fills in relevant field trip and other form.

• Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures.

• Is aware of the rules concerning correct use of vehicle, and carriage of passengers and goods.

• Acts as convoy leader when required.

Fuel

• Ensures that the vehicles are always refuelled in time.

• Drives in manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains vehicle in good condition.

• Fills in refueling data in logbook and fuel control sheets.

• Hands over any fuel bills to dispatcher at the end of the trip

 Load responsibility

• When applicable, is present at the loading and unloading of goods and confirms that the quantity corresponds with relevant documentation.

• Is responsible for goods documentation.

• At unloading presents documentation to the receiver of the goods to be signed and returns it to dispatcher

• Participate to the loading and unloading of his vehicle.

 General

• Drives in safe, responsible, and accident-free manner.

• Adapts the way of driving to the weather and road conditions.

• Reports to dispatcher about road conditions, eventual problems etc.

• Reports vehicle accidents immediately using appropriate forms (including minor scratches)

• Frequent travel to field locations with possible overnights or extended stays as operational requirements.

 Vehicle's checking & maintenance

• On each handover and once a week checks vehicle equipment and body condition assigned for checking through checking lists

• Is able to change tyre or bulb on the road.

• Is responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tyres placed in the vehicles and reports any changes to Car Dispatcher

• Informs Car Dispatcher about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report.

• During the trips monitors all cabin instruments to be able to promptly react if needed

 Others

• Replaces another driver during their absence.

• Performs any other activities upon request of immediate supervisor.

• When required, acts as translator/FO for the delegate

• Back-up for the vehicle dispatcher

• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular schedules.

• Helpful attitude

Skills & Competencies

• Basic knowledge of mechanics.  

• Basic Knowledge (spoken and written) of English and proficiency in Tigrigna (spoken and written).

• Good knowledge of the area of assignment

How To Apply

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Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

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