Driver Light vehicles (Atbara) – ICRC
Job Description
| Organization | International Committee of the Red Cross |
| Job Title | Driver Light vehicles |
| Duty Station | Atbara |
| Closing Date | 02 March 2025 |
WHO WE ARE
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.
THE 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.
Duties and 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 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).
- Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
- Secondary School or Equivalent with additional vocational training in mechanics or another relevant field
- 2-4 years of experience as a driver or in a similar position
- Experience in a similar position with ICRC an asset
- Conversational in English and Arabic
- Intermediate level in computer skills
- General Driving license for at least 5 years; Succeeded in ICRC Driving test
- Very good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
- Master 4/4 and VHF use
- Basic mechanical skills
- Good physical condition
- Proficiency in Vehicle operation and control, Quality control
- Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Teamwork, Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication (Ability to express views and ideas); Security Management
WHAT WE OFFER
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment;
- Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
- In-house training opportunities for personal development;
HOW TO APPLY
Ready to apply?
Please submit your resume and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certificates, valid license to
following address:
- ICRC – House No.120
- Radmia street – Al-Imtidad Elshargi – Squar 7
- Atbara – River Nile State – Sudan
- Location: Atbara
- Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
- Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
- Desired starting date: May 2025
- Application deadline: 02 March 2025
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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.
