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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: OND , Secondary School (SSCE)
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Adamawa
- Job Field: Driving
Under the direct supervision of the Dispatcher in Yola, the light vehicle driver transports people and goods in a timely and safely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.
Main Duties and 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 and report to his/her line manager.
- Ensures that assigned vehicle equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out.
- Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary before proceeding.
- Reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to Dispatcher immediately.
- Checks that all vehicle documentations are correct and on board, as well as non-filled Waiver of liability Responsibility and Handover form.
- Transports people and/or goods, including for the evening and weekend duties as required.
- Load and unload cargos for delivery as requested to the correct destination especially during field trip.
- Adapts the way of driving to the weather and road conditions.
- Proactively reports any danger or incidents related to security and road safety situation to the Team Leader during field trips, and to his supervisor (Dispatcher) back at the delegation.
- Ensures that unauthorized passengers or goods are not carried in ICRC vehicles.
- Informs Dispatcher about service, tools equipment missing, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report.
- Fills in refuelling data in logbook and co-signs fuel book with fuel attendant for quantities received. Ensures that odometer reading, and vehicle code is stated on the invoices.
- May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary
Education and Experience Required
- Secondary School/diploma
- 2 years of experience as a driver.
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Light / Heavy vehicle driving license held for at least five years.
- Mastering 4×4 driving, VHF radio system use, and basic mechanical skills
- Very good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
Desired profile and Skills
- Willingness to strictly follow ICRC internal security and national traffic rules
- Good Planning, Organization & Assessment skills
- Good Communication (Ability to express views and ideas)
Sensitive to Security Management
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross on forms.office.com to apply
