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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 3 persons to fill the position of Light Vehicle Drivers Based in Mekelle.

Term of employment - fixed term contract until 31st December 2023 with the possibility of extension based on budget to be available for those positions.

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.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct

• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.

• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.

• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.

• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.

• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Responsibilities:

• Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or materials 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 fueled 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).

Transport

• Delivers mail or goods as requested.

• Provide assistance to the passengers as needed. 

Security

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

• Makes sure that vehicle is parked in a safe area all the time.

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

• Respects ICRC internal security rules at all times.

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

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

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

• Fills Waiver of responsibility when transporting a non-ICRC passenger

• Fills in relevant field trips and another form.

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

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

• Acts as convoy leader when required. 

Fuel

• Ensures that the vehicles are always refueled on time.

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

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

• Hands over any fuel bills to the 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 the dispatcher

• Participate in the loading and unloading of his vehicle. 

General

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

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

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

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

Vehicle 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, and 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

Job Requirements

Educational Background & Work Experience:

•  High school graduate

• Driving license 3rd grade

• 3 years of work experience in a similar function with a good record

• Very good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment.

• Basic mechanical skills,

• First AID Training Certificate.

• Experience in Delivering Medical items is a plus.

• Capacity to use VHF as an asset.

• NGO Experience is an excellent asset.

• Good command of spoken English and Tigrigna

How to Apply

Submit your application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation Mekelle Sub delegation

Closing date: July 02, 2022.

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

The ICRC does not tolerate fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Therefore, ICRC Ethiopia will maintain the right to conduct background and reference checks on the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer to this position. All staff hired by ICRC are also expected to follow the ICRC’s Code of Conduct.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.