DRIVER LIGHT VEHICLES
DHUSAMAREB
About the Job
The Driver will facilitate movement of staff, official visitors and offers other transport services within the assigned regions. Ensures
compliance to ICRC standard security procedures, transport guidelines and national traffic laws.
This is a national/resident position based in Dhusamareb, Somalia.
Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitates movement of staff and visitors within the region as planned, ensures safety and security of the passengers and
the vehicle
Picks and drops off staff and official visitors at the field/airport, facilitates immigration, customs formalities, and local travel
requirements
Constantly monitors the general condition on the roads and continuously updates the supervisor on the state of the roads,
vehicle, and security condition
Ensures that goods are loaded into the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards
Confirms that all scheduled trips have the relevant authorization before departure
Reports immediately of any accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to the supervisor
Adheres to the internally set guidelines on motor vehicle maintenance, fuelling and safety
Ensures day to day proper maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned vehicle
Completes the vehicle Log sheet for every movement or trip
Inspects the mechanical condition of the vehicle before embarking on any trip
Collects, delivers mail, official documents, and other items to the preferred destination
Ensures availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle Logbook, tools, map of the
City/Country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
Secondary School Certificate
3 years’ work experience as a Driver in volatile region; experience working in a Humanitarian context is a plus
Strict adherence to the traffic rules and familiar with regulations stipulated in the Traffic Act
Good command of spoken and written English and Somali language
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent geographical knowledge of the assigned region
Experience in driving 4/4, automatic and manual transmission vehicles
Automobile maintenance experience and basic knowledge of mechanics is an added advantage
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
First Aid certificate from a recognized institution will be an asset
Valid Driving Licence
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email
address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing
date is 4th August 2024. Clearly indicate the position title Driver Light Vehicles Dhusamareb in the subject line of your email
message. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about
the position should be addressed to sokrecruitment@icrc.org.
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