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 a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Drive 4/4 vehicles to and from various locations to 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 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 Maiduguri environment and north east states will be a plus
• 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
• Good command of spoken Hausa and Kanuri will be an asset
• 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
25th June, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details of three referees to:

The Administrator,
ICRC Maiduguri Sub delegation,
House no. 7 Bifam Road,
Off Circular Road (Damboa Junction),
GRA Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Driver" on your envelope
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.