Driver Light Vehicles

Job Summary:

Based in Tyr, Lebanon and with flexibility in covering all Lebanese areas, 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.

Objectives and Tasks:

• Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material in strict adherence to internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Constantly monitors security conditions on the road.
• Ensures that goods are stored inside the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).
• Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and time-frame for the convoy).

General duties:

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Always respects and observes staff regulations and security rules
• Always represents the ICRC in a professional manner.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line manager.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other colleagues when necessary.

Additional Duties:

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Years of experience required: 2 years of experience working as a Driver preferably at an I/NGO, prior driving experience in South Lebanon Area is a requirement.

Level of education: Secondary Degree. Public driving license is a must.

Languages: Excellent command of Arabic and English (Spoken, Written).

Computer Literacy: Basic computer skills.

Required Competencies:

Expert knowledge of South Lebanon areas, villages, and alternative routes.

Familiarity with all-terrain vehicles, vans, and VHF radio.

Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.)

Vehicle operation and control: Advanced

Communication and organizational skills: Proficient.

Teamwork and collaboration: Expert.

Road Safety: Expert.  

Eco driving: Expert.

Job Details:

• Job Location: Tyr, South Lebanon.
• Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
• Contract Type: Fixed term, until December 31, 2024 (renewable based on the need for position).
• Salary Package: 1,213 – 1’747 USD/month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).