Driver Light vehicles

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

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.

Accountabilities & 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 their assigned vehicle(s)' 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;
• 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).

Certifications / Education required

• Driving license;
• Secondary school diploma;
• Additional vocational training in mechanics or another relevant field desirable;
• Knowledge (spoken and written) of English;
• Knowledge of the local language(s).

Professional experience required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Light Vehicles (Land Cruiser) driver or in a Similar position;
• Good conversational in English and Arabic;
• Intermediate level in computer skills is an asset;
• Very good knowledge of Geographically assigned enviroment;
• Masters 4x4 driving and VHF Radio system use;
• Basic mechanical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to security constraints, and cultural differences;
• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Teamwork, Planning, Organization & Assessment: Communication (ability to express views and ideas) Security Management. 

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities.

Our values

• 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 

Additional information

• Location: Juba – South Sudan
• Type of contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
• Application deadline: 11 December 2025

The ICRC does not request any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or any other fees). Any such request is fraudulent and should be reported immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Diversity

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, especially women and persons with disabilities.We encourage persons with impairments to clearly indicate in their application how we can assist them during the recruitment process.

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality

The ICRC does not tolerate fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Therefore, selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. All staff hired by ICRC are also expected to follow the ICRC’s Code of Conduct.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.