Driver light Vehicles – ICRC

Job Description

Organization	International Committee of the Red Cross
Job Title	Driver light Vehicles
Duty Station	Atbara / Port-Sudan / Kassala
Closing Date	13/08/2024

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral, and independent organization striving to protect and assist the victims of war and internal violence, has been working in Sudan since 1978. The ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the position of Cook in Port Sudan.

About the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose mission is to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC is a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and has a mandate under international humanitarian law to ensure humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence.

Headquarters: The ICRC’s headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Global Presence: The ICRC operates in over 80 countries around the world. Its presence includes:

• Africa: Extensive operations in conflict-affected countries such as South Sudan, Mali, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Somalia.
• Asia: Operations in countries like Afghanistan, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Yemen.
• Middle East: Significant activities in countries including Syria, Iraq, Israel and the occupied territories, and Lebanon.
• Europe: Engagement in conflict zones like Ukraine and support operations in the Balkans.
• Americas: Programs in Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Haiti.
• Oceania: Various support activities, though on a smaller scale compared to other regions.

The ICRC works closely with national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in these countries to carry out its humanitarian activities, providing emergency relief, supporting health care facilities, facilitating family reunifications, and promoting respect for international humanitarian law.

Overview

he ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the position of Driver light Vehicles in multiple locations Port-Sudan, Kassala, and Atbara.

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 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 fuelled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately report accidents, defects, and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of the convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules, and timeframe for the convoy).

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

• Secondary school diploma.
• Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.
• Knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
• Knowledge of the local language(s). 
• 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

How to apply

• Interested candidates are requested to send their complete files in English (CV and
• motivation letter) to the below e-mail address:
• kha_recruitment_services@icrc.org, email subject “Driver light Vehicles-2024”
• The recruitment office will not consider any applications which are not received directly on e-mail address.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.