Driver

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 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.”  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.

IFRC Abuja Country Cluster Delegation supports the National Societies of Benin, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo who are currently contributing to address various types of crises including climate change impacts on population with drought, floods, security shocks due to conflict and food insecurity

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to carry out the duties of the IFRC driver in Ghana office under the Abuja Delegation Office in accordance with specific duties as outlined below.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

•  Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations in Ghana and transiting countries.
•  To drive the assigned vehicle according to the IFRC driver rules and regulations and directive for the Use of IFRC Vehicles in Ghana.
• Ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing safety belts, as well as vehicle cargo is adequately secured and safe.
•  Be accountable for the proper use and security of the assigned IFRC vehicle and the equipment (e.g. radios, antennae, etc.).
• Drive safely and responsibly, ensure ecological driving behaviour and best environmentally protective practices, and comply with the driving laws of the country, and strictly adhere to speed limits, and the rules set by the Abuja Delegation Office.
•   Follow up monthly service repairs and generate reports. 
• Make any such repairs that are necessary for the efficient operation of the vehicles including changing tyres in case of a puncture, changing oils, car batteries, etc.
• Perform daily inspections in the mornings before the assigned vehicle use, upon completion of a field trip, and/or upon handover of any other IFRC vehicle as instructed. 
• Complete the vehicle logbook after each trip and ensure that all vehicle faults are reported to Administration Officer.
•  Advise the Administration Officer of needed repairs or regular maintenance service of the assigned vehicle at least five days in advance.
•  Comply with the driving hours as regulated.

Education

• Secondary level education, Preferred tertiary education
• Valid Ghana driving license and valid certificate of good conduct

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• Experience in working for the Red Cross / Red Crescent
• Working experience with international organizations, NGO, Nigerian ministries or
• Embassy is highly desirable
• Good communication (oral and written) skills
• A clean driving record
• A polite and professional disposition

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 prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Sensitive to diversity
• Attention to detail

Competencies, Values and Comments

• National Society relations 
• Communication - Teamwork
• Professionalism – Integrity - Diversity
• Results focus and accountability