Reference No: IFRC-A-DRV-Y-002 or IFRC-A-DRV-A-003 Location: 3 in Yobe and 3 in Adamawa Contracts Length: 6 Months Classification Level: TBC Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Country Cluster Office Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Head of Nigeria Complex Operation Technical Manager’s Title: Regional Fleet Unit Slot: 6 Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Nigeria Complex Operation/Logistics Delegate, the Driver will be in charge of driving the Abuja Country Cluster team, the operation team and the materials/equipment in the operation’s areas and will perform as necessary miscellaneous job-related duties.
Note that this position is based in the operational NE States at Yobe or Adamawa.
Job Duties and Responsibilities The Driver is responsible for:
Drive assigned vehicles according to IFRC’s driving rules and regulations
Regularly inspect the vehicle prior to taking it away ensuring it conforms to standard road safety measures.
Provide transportation of personnel (the CCST and the operation team, PNS and staffs), equipment, the couriers and cargo to various destinations, safely and as instructed.
Help deliver communications and take on errands as they may arise
Ensure that All occupants (including the Driver himself) of the vehicles wear safety seat belts at all times.
The Driver is under strict restriction to not proceed with the vehicle until all occupants wear safety belts.
Ensure unauthorized riders do not ride and/or drive assigned vehicles
Ensure regular maintenance of assigned vehicles.
Maintains assigned vehicles in clean, polished, flawless operating condition.
Visually inspects and manually tests vehicle pre-departure and before accepting passengers.
Maintains and operates communications devices, emergency response and contingency equipment, including fire extinguisher, flares or reflectors, etc.
Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual.
Understand and Obey to all traffic laws and driving rules as set by the IFRC’s and the in Country driving rules.
Maintain vehicle log up to date and with all the information required.
Keep an inventory of the tools and accessories of the vehicles.
Provide assistance to the operations with field missions when needed.
Ensure that security procedures and rules in the Country regarding the vehicle movement are respected (including radio/communication protocols).
Duties Applicable to all Staff:
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
Position Requirements Education:
Must have a valid driving license, Valid passport and international driving license
Must have a First Aid certificate or knowledge
Experience:
At least 03 Years of working experience in similar position
Good driving experience in remote areas of Nigeria
A very good knowledge of Nigeria road network
Experience in working with a wide range of individuals irrespective of culture and socio-economic status
Working experience in Humanitarian environment or working with RC or National Society
Knowledge and Skills:
Self-supporting in computer
Good Knowledge in Mechanics (Able to hear and understand unusual vehicle sounds, horns, sirens and other ordinary traffic sounds and warnings)
Good knowledge and Familiar with the Nigeria’s traffic rules and regulations including safety signs …
Good knowledge of the IFRC’s security rules and contexts or Stay Safe for Staff certificate
Ability to solve practical problems and react quickly and calmly to changing or emergency circumstances
Ability to read and understand rules, operating and maintenance manuals, company procedures and customary travel documents
Ability to drive whenever required for work purposes
Good interpersonal and communication ability
Being punctual
Discretion and Loyalty, Integrity and good personal conduct
Professionalism
Languages:
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Competencies (to be filled in by HR):
National Society relations
Strategic orientation – Communication – Teamwork
Professionalism Integrity – Diversity
Judgement-Decision-making
Results focus and accountability
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Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter (with 03 referees professional email-addresses + phone contacts) to: HR.Abuja@ifrc.org quoting the Reference Number on the subject title of the mail. Note: No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
Apply via :
HR.Abuja@ifrc.org
