The Light Vehicles Driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and Iraqi traffic laws.
Internally, interacts mainly with logistics staff and other ICRC employees.
Externally, interacts with people related to their work, e.g. traffic police, weapon bearers at checkpoints, fuel-station personnel, etc. May interact with beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material 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;
- Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning, and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out;
- Immediately reports accidents, defects, and/or missing equipment to his superiors;
- Can act as head of the convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules, and time frame for the convoy);
- Gives a hand to the loading and unloading of his vehicle;
- Drives in a manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains the vehicle in good condition.
Education and Professional Experience required:
- Secondary school diploma;
- Driving license B held for at least five years;
- Good command of (spoken and written) English, and Arabic;
- 2 years’ work experience in a similar function;
- Iraqi Traffic rules and procedures knowledge;
- Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.);
- Basic knowledge of mechanics;
- Good knowledge of the Geographical knowledge in the south of Iraq.
How to Apply: All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contacts with a minimum of two professional references, a cover letter stating why you think you have the necessary skills and qualifications for the said job opportunity and your salary expectations. Clearly marked to (naj_hr_services@icrc.org) with the subject line: SURNAME First Name/ Vacancy title.
Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permits in Iraq.
The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.
NB: If you have not heard from us by a Month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
No Fee:
ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR PROCESSING).
