Job Overview
The ICRC Delegation in Libya Seeks to Hire Daily Workers : Drivers
In Misrata Sub Delegation
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Transports:
- Drives different types of ICRC light vehicles and transports people and/or materials as per instructions, including for the weekends and evening duties as instructed.
- Loads and unloads vehicles as necessary and ensures that the goods are loaded safely. Properly delivers cargo as requested and obtains transport documents for all cargo transported.
- Ensures that passengers and cargo on board have all the necessary authorizations and documents available.
- Controls attributed vehicle and avoid misuse.
Security / Safety:
- Follows all internal ICRC and legal security and safety rules and regulations.
- Establishes and communicates through telephone or VHF/HF Radio systems (if available) as and when required.
- Is sensitive to security and road safety situations and reports any danger or incident to the Team Leader during field trips, and to his supervisor back at the delegation.
- Respects the local traffic law and represents the institution in a proper manner.
- Avoids driving on hazardous roads or tracks.
- Informs the Logistician and receptionist about the time of departure and return to the base.
- Makes sure that the vehicle is parked in the safe area all the time.
- Uses the security belt and asks passengers to use it.
- Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed differently by superior.
- Fills Waiver of responsibility when transporting non-ICRC passengers.
- Fills in relevant field trips and other forms.
- Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures.
Vehicle checking and maintenance:
- Checks the mechanical condition of the vehicle before the trip and at the beginning of all working days: fluid levels, wheels, tires, lights, inspect for eventual leaking of fuel and oil, checks body condition.
- Carries out the daily vehicle condition, checks, and inventory of equipment and accessories of the assigned vehicle as per instructions.
- Maintains the vehicle equipment and reports immediately any need for replacement.
- Ensures permanent cleanliness of vehicle.
- Checks on a daily basis the general working and body conditions of the vehicle and its accessories.
- Carries out daily maintenance and minor repairs as and when required.
- Maintains and carries out basic service of the vehicle during Field trips.
- Performs field trip checks and ensures timely preparation of vehicle as per standards.
General Duties:
- Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and activities.
- Handles general and individual information accurately and with confidentiality.
- Understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.
- Applies the security rules at all times.
- Respects and observes the staff regulations of the ICRC in Libya.
- May be requested to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.
Required background, skills, and experience:
- Primary school level.
- 2-4 years of working experience in driving light vehicles.
- Basic knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Very good communication skills.
- Driving license for at least 5 years without suspension.
- Basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures.
- Service-oriented and flexible.
- Interest in humanitarian activities (especially ICRC’s).