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.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Yola

Main Responsibilities

• Drive 4/4 vehicles to and from various locations transport goods and people
• Carries out driving duties as instructed
• Applies strictly internal safety and security rules and national traffic rules
• Ensures cleaning/washing, routine maintenance 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 Adamawa State and north east states will be an advantage
• 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 30,000 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
20th March, 2015

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the address below:

The Administrator,
ICRC Yole Office,
No 5 Girei Street,
GRA Jimeta
Yola,
Adamawa State.
Or
The Administrator
ICRC Abuja
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Driver" on the envelope.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.