Driver light vehicles (8 positions available)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization 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. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Dniepro, Poltava, Sloviansk, Odesa and Vynnytsiya.

Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Delegation in Donetsk seeks to fill the following position:

DRIVER LIGHT VEHICLES based in Donetsk

 AIM OF THE POSITION

The Light Vehicles Driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.

CORE 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 (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).
• Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fueled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and time-frame for the convoy). 
• Drives different types of ICRC light vehicles to and from various locations to collect and deliver goods/ documents/people.
• Applies strictly internal safety and security rules and national traffic rules.
• Ensures cleaning/washing and routine maintenance of vehicles, proper fueling.
• Ensures at the beginning of each day that equipment on attributed cars is according to the requirement.
• Helps (un-)loading of vehicles.

 The tasks and responsibilities defined above are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on organizational needs.                                                 

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 Education and professional qualifications

• Secondary school diploma.
• Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.
• Driving license C, E an asset.
• Basic Knowledge (spoken and written) of English and/or French.
• Knowledge of the local language(s).
• Experience in a similar position is an asset.
• Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of mechanics.  
• Good knowledge of the area of assignment.
• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment;
• Masters 4/4 and VHF use- an asset.

  Personal Competencies

• Genuine interest in working in the field of humanitarian assistance.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Developed sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to perform simple repairs and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Very good knowledge of the road network of Donetsk region.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work in a humanitarian and international environment, and also:

• Initial training and on-boarding organized
• Opportunity to work and grow in an international working environment in humanitarian sector
• Good working condition and competitive salary with benefits

 Starting date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, along with your motivation letter in English and salary expectations only to the attention of Human Resources Department:

 Deadline for applications: 15.09.2022

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.