The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Abuja
Main Responsibilities
- Drives different types of ICRC vehicles by strictly following internal security and safety rules.
- Checks the mechanical condition of the vehicle before the trip
- Checks equipment on attributed car, cleaning/washing, routine maintenance of vehicles and proper fuelling
- Transports people and/or goods within the town area and/or field trips
- Provides assistance to the passengers as needed
- Is aware of and reacts to the current security situation
- Is aware of the rules concerning correct use of vehicle, and carriage of passengers and goods
- Ensures at the beginning of each day that equipment on attributed cars is according to the requirements
- Ensures appropriate loading and offloading of vehicle
Required Qualifications
- Secondary School or equivalent
- Additional vocational training in mechanics or other relevant field
- 2 years of experience as a driver or in a similar position
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Light vehicle driving licence for at least 5 years
- Very good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
- Masters 4x4 driving and VHF Radio system use
- Good physical condition
- No prior criminal conviction
- Basic mechanical skills
- Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field
Required Qualifications:
- Willingness to strictly follow ICRC internal security and national traffic rules
- Service oriented
- Willingness to adapt and learn
- Team Player
- Good Planning, Organization & Assessment skills
- Good Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
- Sensitive to Security Management
Application Cloisng Date
3rd June, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to:
[email protected]
Or the hard copy application to:
5 Queen Elizabeth Street,
Asokoro,
Abuja
Note
- Please clearly indicate job title & location Eg; "Driver Abuja" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- Late application will not be considered
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.