IFRC Mission in Harare is Recruiting Drivers (Closes 4 Dec 2023)
IFRC is Recruiting Drivers
IFRC – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs 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.”
The IFRC was founded in 1919 in Paris in the aftermath of World War I. Originally called the League of Red Cross Societies, we were the brainchild of Henry Davison, the president of the American Red Cross War Committee.
Davison convened the League’s founding members—the Red Cross Societies of France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the United States—at an international medical conference. Together, they believed the compassion and expertise shown by Red Cross volunteers during wartime could be shown in peacetime too.
IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
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Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the fleet officer, the driver will be in charge of driving the IFRC team and the materials and equipment for the programs activities and will perform as necessary miscellaneous job-related duties.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive assigned vehicles according to IFRC driver rules and regulations
- Regularly inspect the vehicle prior to taking it away and ensuring it conforms to standard road safety measures.
- Drive the team to various destinations
- Help deliver communications and take errands as they arise.
- Ensure occupants riding assignments wear seat belts at all times.
- Ensure un authorised passengers are not in vehicle.
- Ensure regular maintenance of assigned vehicle.
- Maintains assigned vehicle in clean, polished flawless operating condition.
- Visually inspects and mutually tests the vehicle prior to departure.
- Obey all traffic rules and regulations in Country
- Maintains vehicle log book up to date and with all required information.
- Obey all traffic signs and driving rules as set by IFRC.
- Keep an inventory of all tools and accessories in vehicle
Education
- Secondary level education, Preferred tertiary education
- Valid Zimbabwe driving license and valid certificate of good conduct
Experience
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar position
- Working experience with international organisations, NGO, Zimbabwe ministries or Embassy is highly desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Languages
- Proficient computer skills
- Mechanical knowledge, training in first aid or security is an advantage
- Broad understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Sensitive to diversity
- Attention to detail
- Fluently spoken and written English
