Driver

Abuja

Organization: IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Location: Abuja
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: Closed

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during, and after disasters, health emergencies, and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy, and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster, and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to carry out the duties of the IFRC driver in the Abuja Delegation Office in accordance with specific duties as outlined below.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations in Nigeria and transiting countries
To drive the assigned vehicle according to the IFRC driver rules and regulations and directives for the Use of IFRC Vehicles in Nigeria
Ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing safety belts, as well as vehicle cargo is adequately secured and safe
Be accountable for the proper use and security of the assigned IFRC vehicle and the equipment (e.g radios, antennae, etc)
Drive safely and responsibly, ensure ecological driving behavior and best environmentally protective practices, comply with the driving laws of the country, and strictly adhere to speed limits, and the rules set by the Abuja Delegation Office, Nigeria
Follow up with import/exemption duty certificates (IDEC & EDEC) and pre-customs clearance process from the ministries and customs including Delegate STR and visa processing
Follow up monthly service repairs and generate reports
Make any such repairs that are necessary for the efficient operation of the vehicles including changing tyres in case of a puncture, changing oils, car batteries, etc
Perform daily inspections in the mornings before the assigned vehicle use, upon completion of a field trip, and/or upon handover of any other IFRC vehicle as instructed
Complete the vehicle logbook after each trip and ensure that all vehicle faults are reported to Administration Officer
Advise the Administration Officer of needed repairs or regular maintenance service of the assigned vehicle at least five days in advance
Comply with the driving hours as regulated
Report any vehicle-related incident or accident
Ensure that the IFRC vehicles are parked in a safe and secure location and all doors are properly locked
Implement and maintain the standard practices in accordance with the IFRC Fleet Manual and perform any other functions identified by the Administration Officer
Perform other administrative and technical duties as assigned
Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

Secondary level education - Required
Valid Nigerian driving license - Required

Experience

Minimum 5 years of driving experience - Required
Experience in working for the Red Cross / Red Crescent - Preferred
Working experience with International Organizations, NGOs, Nigerian ministries, or Embassy is highly desirable - Preferred
Good communication (oral and written) skills - Required
Clean driving records - Required
A polite and professional disposition - Required

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Proficient computer skills - Required
Mechanical knowledge and training in First Aid or Security is an advantage - Required
Broad understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities - Required
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - Required
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Sensitive to diversity - Required
Attention to detail- - Required
Familiarity with GPS devices and modern vehicle features- Required
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment - Required
Strong interpersonal skills - Required
Ability to lift packages and luggage - Required
Valid national and international driving licenses for light vehicles - Required
Fluent in spoken and written English - Required

Competencies, Values and Comments

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability - Required
Core competencies: Collaboration and teamwork; Communication; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust - Required

This vacancy is now closed.