International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Job
Opportunity: Light
Vehicles Driver
The
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and
independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect
the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide
them with assistance.
It
also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The
ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s
humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti.
OVERALL
RESPONSIBILITY
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.
TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Report on any dents, repair, and service of vehicles to Carpool dispatcher(s):
· Drive
the vehicles & its passengers safely to any required official destinations
· Ensure
that vehicles driven are clean and have spare wheels and tools allocated to
them
· Correct
use of logbooks for vehicles allocated & carries fuel to ups & car wash
when due & carries fuel to ups & car wash when due
· Morning
check-up of oil, water and fuel on all vehicles allocated to them
· Maps
out driving routes ahead of time before starting a trip to ascertain road
traffic conditions & expedient trips
· Very
vigilant with weather conditions, security updates/news, road conditions &
traffic information
· Carries
out Airport and field duty trips as instructed
· Pick-up
passengers from / to the airport, residences, and the field
Conduct routine vehicle checks & fills in weekly vehicle checklist &
other carpool documents
· Conducts
routine maintenance vehicle checks and minor DIY (Do It Yourself ) repairs
· Reports
discrepancies to his supervisor or Security for repairs that have not been
satisfactorily done
· Ensures
that mail/parcels to various destinations are handed to respective
passengers/officials
· Effectively
& promptly communicates with his supervisor & colleagues on duty
completion as per duty roaster & manifest provided.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
· Minimum
of KCSE certificate with grade D+ (plus) & above or equivalent;
· Must
have a clean & valid Driving license Class B-C-E;
· Minimum
7 years Progressive Defensive & ECO Driving experience in a similar
position;
· Previous
working experience with International Organizations (preferred);
· Good
command of written and spoken English;
· Attention
to detail and meticulous use of 1st aid kits & proper safety procedures;
· Good
knowledge of East Africa driving routes/roads & navigation apps -Google
maps & GPS;
· Excellent
organizational and time management skills;
· Self-managed,
flexible and ability & to work longer (weekend and night shifts) hours;
· Excellent
Visual capability.
APPLICATION
The
interested candidates should submit their applications on or before the 24th
January 2023 at 4:30 pm with their CV, motivation letter, including references
details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas, Degree etc) and current
and expected remuneration to ICRC Nairobi Delegation, HR Department via the
email address provided below:
–
Email: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org
The
reference Driver Light Vehicles must be stated in the application to be valid.
If
you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying and attach the
required certificates & other supporting documents, your application may
not be considered.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants
must have the permanent right to work in Kenya.
ICRC
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
All
applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment
or compensation during the recruitment process.
May
the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to ICRC HR Department
through the recruitment contact.
ICRC
is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates
regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status,
race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual
orientation.
In
processing your personal data for recruitment purposes, we follow the
information notice as explained HERE.