What we do


Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.


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.
  • Follows the safety and security guidelines and is aware of/and reacts to the current security situation.
  • 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 time-frame for the convoy).
  • Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix

What we offer

 

  • By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practise your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference.
  • You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
  • You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
  • You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
  • Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance).

Additional information

  • Job Title: Driver Light Vehicles 
  • Level: A2
  • Duty Station: Iraq – Erbil - Logistics Center
  • Reports to: Dispatcher
  • Duration of Contract: 12 Month fixed-term contract.
  • Date of Issue: 23 July 2026
  • Deadline for applications: 03 August 2026

This position is open to national candidates.

No Fee: ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, TESTS, INTERVIEWS OR PROCESSING.

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

People management responsibilities


No


Scope & impact


  • Geographical remit: local to regional, depending on the type of work or assignment.

Certifications / Education required

  • Secondary school diploma.
  • Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.

Professional experience required

  • At least 3–5 years of professional driving experience with a clean driving record.
  • Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of mechanics.
  • Good knowledge of the area of assignment.

Language

  • Fluent in Kurdish (spoken and written)
  • Knowldge of English and Arabic (written and spoken) is an asset.
At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.