Country: Philippines
Closing date: 31 Mar 2019
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a Geneva-based humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been providing humanitarian aid in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.
Join the logistics team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC Mindanao sub-delegation is looking for a:
Driver
(Based in Davao)
The driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC’s rules and regulations and national traffic laws. He/She should contribute to the maintenance of his assigned vehicle (vehicle condition, refuel, cleaning, etc), assigned in areas within DAV Sub Delegation Area of Responsibility (AoR) and directly reporting to Davao Fleet in Charge.
MAIN TASKS:
Drives different types of ICRC light vehicles (manual or automatic) to transport people and/or materials 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
Checks the assigned vehicle’s equipment, general functioning, and body condition, and ensures that it is kept fueled and clean inside and out
Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary
Reports to the fleet in charge any abnormalities noticed in the vehicle, traffic accidents, security incidents or problems on the road
Transports people/materials to different locations in Mindanao; loads and unloads goods on attributed vehicle
Acts as head of convoy, as needed
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
High school diploma or college level education
5 years’ work experience in a similar function
Good comprehension and spoken English, Filipino and Bisaya
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
Valid professional driving license with restriction codes 1 and 2, for at least 5 years
Good team playing skills
The willingness to travel frequently
The ability to adapt to unexpected changes and to work under a certain level of pressure
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
Mastered 4x4 vehicle driving skills and use of VHF radios
Awareness of and respect for professional and institutional ethics, particularly with respect to confidentiality
Flexibility to work several weeks in the field and to travel to different areas
Good geographical knowledge of Area of Responsibility
THE ICRC OFFERS
A meaningful career within the ICRC
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for continued learning and development
Closing date of application:31 March 2019
Duration ofcontract:Fixed-Term (until 31 December 2019)
Contract start: As soon as possible
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment may close before deadline of applications.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – DAV_Driver (cover letter, resume).
Office Address: ICRC Davao Sub-delegation, 2/F Tavera Business Center, J. Camus Extension corner Araullo Street, Davao City 8000
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.
To learn more about he ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.