Light Vehicles Driver at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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.