Driver-Norwegian Red Cross

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, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegation 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 Benue Field Office, 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
• To drive the assigned vehicle according to the IFRC driver rules and regulations and directive for the Use of IFRC Vehicles in
• Ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing safety belts, as well as vehicle cargo is adequately secured and
• 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 behaviour and best environmentally protective practices, and 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) 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
• Complete the vehicle logbook after each trip and ensure that all vehicle faults are reported to Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer.
• Advise the Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer of needed repairs or regular maintenance service of the assigned vehicle at least five days in
• Comply with the driving hours as
• Report any vehicle-related incident or
• Ensure that the IFRC vehicles are parked in a safe and secure location and all doors are properly
• Implement and maintain the standard practices in accordance with the IFRC Fleet Manual and perform any other functions identified by the Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer.
• Perform other administrative and technical duties as assigned

Education

• Secondary level education, Preferred tertiary education
• Valid Nigerian driving license and valid certificate of good conduct

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• Experience in working for the Red Cross / Red Crescent
• Working experience with international organizations, NGO, Nigerian ministries or Embassy is highly desirable
• Good communication (oral and written) skills
• A clean driving record
• A polite and professional disposition

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Proficient computer skills
• Mechanical knowledge, training in first aid or security is an advantage
• Broad understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Sensitive to diversity
• Attention to detail

Language:

• Fluently spoken and written English

Competencies, Values and Comments

Role model: Accountability-Commitment to the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement; Diversity-Sensitivity to diversity; Integrity-Integrity & Personal conduct; Professionalism-Flexibility & Adaptability, Resilience, management of self and others

Collaboration: Building trust; Empowering others; National Society relations; Teamwork

Achievement: Communication; Innovation-Initiative & direction;