IFRC recruits 01 DRIVER
DRIVER
Grade to be confirmed
Closing date (Geneva time zone):08-05-2019
Duty station:CAMEROON
Country:CAMEROON
Duty station status: N/A
Accompanied status: N/A
Duration:12 months
Category of Staff: National Staff
Grade: Not applicable
Vacancy No:IFRC02965
Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. 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.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional office, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut)..
Job Purpose
The driver must contribute to the effective and efficient management of the vehicle awarded. He must respect the organization policies and procedures of the travel of the IFRC staff.
He works in close collaboration with the support and program staff.
In carrying out his duties, he will ensure respect for others based on a results-oriented approach and oriented towards meeting the needs of staff only during work.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Vehicle Management
Do the morning checks of the vehicle daily basis (check the oil and water level, battery, brakes, tires, etc.)
Report in good time any anomaly of the vehicle and its use to the Logistics Manager; make all arrangements for major repairs and ensure that the vehicle entrusted to him is properly maintained;
Make timely arrangements for major repairs, oil changes,
tires and brakes, and vehicle cleaning etc.;
Record official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption
fuel, oil controls, lubricants, etc., in the appropriate documents and maintain to date the vehicle logbook. Make sure that all movements of the vehicle as well as passengers and goods transported are recorded in the logbook.
In case of accident or involvement in an accident, ensure that all arrangements will be made in accordance with the
IFRC procedures
Ensure availability and maintenance of all required documents and equipment
for the vehicle (insurance policy, certificate of registration, logbook,
city / country, first aid medical kit, etc.).
Safe and reliable travel management
Pick staff and visitors up at the airport and as needed, facilitate
visa and customs formalities (clearance);
Good knowledge of the highway code in Cameroon
Perform office shopping, collect and distribute mail, and other
document or product;
Conduct missions on the field according to the defined itinerary;
Education
Required
Minimum BEPC, GCE O Level
Experience
Required
Minimum three years of professional experience
Experience in mechanic
Preferred
Previous experience working for the Federation and/or National Society or a comparable International organisation.
Knowledge, skills and languages
Required
High degree of integrity, discretion and personal conduct
Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent staff management skills
Self-Motivated, proactive with good judgement and initiative
Strong will to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Fluent in spoken and written English or French
Competencies and values
National Society Relations
Diversity
Teamwork
Communication
Professional ism
Innovation
Accountability