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Job Summary
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.
Relationships
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
Functional 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 the assigned vehicle(s)'' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out.
Checks validity of stickers for Local Third-party insurance coverage and MoT annual inspection.
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 timeframe for the convoy.
Transport
Delivers mail or goods as requested
Provide assistance to the passengers as needed
Security
Informs Radio room & Car Dispatcher about time of departure and return to the base
Makes sure that vehicle is parked in safe area in departure position all the time
Is aware of and reacts to the current security situation
Respects ICRC internal security rules all the time
Respects the laws in general and traffic regulations in particular
Use the safety belt and oblige passenger to use it
Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed differently by superiors
Fills Waiver of liability when transporting non-ICRC passenger(s)
Fills in relevant field trip and other form
Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures
Is aware of the rules concerning correct use of vehicle, and carriage of passengers and goods
Acts as a convoy leader when required
Fuel
Ensures that the vehicles are always refuelled in time
Drives in a manner that minimizes fuel consumption and always maintains vehicle in good condition
Fills in refuelling data in logbook and fuel control sheets
Hands over any fuel bills to fleet data admin /dispatcher at the end of the trip
Load responsibility
When applicable, is present at the loading and unloading of goods and confirms that the quantity and corresponds with relevant documentation
Is responsible for goods documentation
During unloading presents documentation to the receiver of the goods to be signed and returns it to dispatcher or concerned personnel.
Participate in the loading and unloading of his vehicle
General
Drives in safe, responsible and accident-free manner
Adapts way of driving to the weather and road conditions
Reports to dispatcher about road conditions, eventual problems etc.
Reports vehicle accidents/crashes immediately using appropriate forms (including minor scratches)
Vehicle''s checking & maintenance
During each handover and once a week checks vehicle equipment and body condition assigned using a checking list prepared for this purpose.
Is able to replace flat tyres or blown out bulbs on the way.
Is responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tyres and any driver essentials equipment placed in the vehicles and reports any missing to Car Dispatcher
Informs Car Dispatcher about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report
During the trips monitors all cabin instruments to be able to promptly react if needed
Others
Replaces other driver during their absence
Performs any other activities upon request of immediate supervisor
When required acts as translator or support a Field Officer or Delegate
Back-up the vehicle dispatcher
Flexibility and Willingness to work in irregular schedules
Shows a helpful and solution-oriented attitude
Required Qualifications
Certifications / Education required
Technical school diploma or equivalent experience (high school level).
Driving license grade III or Equivalent
Excellent command of Afan Oromo and basic command of English
Professional experience required
3 years minimum experience in a similar position.
Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.)
Capacity to use HF / VHF radio communication devices is an asset
Basic knowledge of mechanics.
Good knowledge of the area of assignment.
Additional information
Type of role: National / Resident (Opened to Ethiopian Nationals ONLY)
Working rate: 100%
Job level: A2
Length of assignment: 1 year Fixed term contract with posssibility of extension
Required Skills and Competencies
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.