Drivers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill in the below position:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Drive 4/4 vehicles to and from various locations to transport goods and people.
• Carries out driving duties as instructed.
• Ability to drive in difficult security environment
• Applies strictly internal safety and security rules and national traffic rules.
• Ensures cleaning/washing, routine maintenance of vehicles and proper fuelling.
• Ensures at the beginning of each day that equipment on attributed cars is according to the requirement.
• Load and offload vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• Secondary education.
• Excellent knowledge of Nigeria.
• Driving license of at least 5 years with clean records.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Driver with good performances and no major accident, and driven 30000 km during that period.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Capacity to drive 4/4 vehicle and use HF/VHF radios.

Desired Personal Skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Flexibility and willingness to work irregular schedules.
• Reliable and calm person.

Application Closing Date
6th March 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address:

The Administrator
ICRC ABUJA
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama District,
Abuja.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Driver" on your envelope.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation.