Driver (6 Months Contract) – International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies

The goal is to share the workload of driving from Amman to Syrian Borders and back for Syria Delegation and PNSs Staff. All other related jobs of transportation for accommodation and runs to Ministry of Interior and Foreign Affairs for visas support of respective staff. To help the organization in maintaining excellent working conditions by keeping our facilities safe and problem-free the job holder will be undertaking various transporting duties, maintenance, and keeping fleet records.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Check on a daily basis that the vehicle parked at the IFRC office is properly equipped. In particular, check that the vehicle contains a first aid kit, and a list of emergency numbers.
• Responsible for all maintenance related to IFRC vehicles.
• Check on a daily basis that the vehicles parked at the Delegation office are properly maintained. In particular, check the fuel and oil levels, the water levels in the radiator and batteries, the level of the brake fluid, the lights and indicators, the condition and tension of the fan belt and the tire pressures and tire tread (including the spare wheel).
• Report all vehicle defects and any missing items to the IFRC Admin unit.
• Check log books on a daily basis and ensure that recordings are kept up to date.
• Monitoring the use of IFRC vehicles
• Ensure that all vehicles parked at the Delegation office are cleaned (inside and outside) on a daily basis.
• Participate actively in daily transport requests and tasks from the Admin unit.
• Assist in all other activities together with team colleagues as may be required.
• Perform any other duties as may assigned by the Admin unit.
• Visitor reception coming from the crossing borders and the airport.
• Provide assistance to people in need
• Ensure quality transportation support to the IFRC office and programs.
• Abide by the security rules and regulations effective for the public general and for all members and employees of IFRC.
• Follow vehicle maintenance and licensing.
• Manage relations with transfer companies IFRC office dealing with.
• Ensure good relations with the JRCS fleet team.
• Any other tasks assigned by your line manager

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles and Code of Conduct
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Job Details

Preferred Candidate