Background
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 192 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
Organizational Context
The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized into four main Business Groups in Geneva, and five Business Groups in the field, namely; Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut). The Africa Regional Office is organized in Country Cluster Support Teams (CCST) covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands and Djibouti, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as Country Offices in Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Niger and Central Africa. The Southern Africa Country Cluster office supports 9 South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Mozambique was hit by two category 4 tropical cyclones (Idai and Kenneth) in one season. Mozambique National Disaster Management Institute (INGC) indicated that 1.5 million people were affected, including more than 140,000 people displaced – many sheltered across 139 evacuation centres, spontaneous settings and makeshift shelters at peak emergency moment. Some 603 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the cyclone, according to the most recent reports issued by INGC. At the same time, more than 1,600 people were injured, and more than 230,000 houses were damaged and destroyed. Tropical Cyclone Idai has also affected Mozambique’s food security and livelihoods in the long term, due to extensive damage to standing crops immediately before the harvest season due in the months of March-April as well as loss of seeds and tools . The entire southern Africa region has been facing the effects of the ongoing El Niño with below-average cumulative rainfall and abnormally high temperatures for the 2018/19 season. The whole southern Africa region has suffered from sustained drought in recent years. Nearly one month later, cyclone Kenneth has hit Northern Mozambique’s coastal province of Cabo Delgado. The cyclone Kenneth has left destructions of houses, standing crops and key installations. The assessment report indicates that over 37,000 houses either have been damaged or destroyed. IFRC has revised Emergency Appeal to assist households affected by cyclone Kenneth. IFRC has launched an Emergency Appeal on 19 March for CHF 31 million which was revised on 06 May for CHF 32 million to assist 172,500 people affected by cyclones Idain and Kenneth for 24 months. The Emergency Appeal operation focuses on shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, health, WATSAN, protection, gender and Inclusion and Disaster Risk Reduction and national society capacity strengthening in emergency.
Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the fleet officer, the driver will be responsible for driving the IFRC team and the materials and equipment for the programme activities and will carry out, if necessary, various work-related tasks.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct IFRC staff in a safe and friendly manner, and in accordance with IFRC rules and regulations for drivers.
- Always obey the IFRC vehicle policy and operating procedures (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, seat belts, etc.).
- Responsible for the daily cleaning of the interior/exterior of the vehicle.
- According to daily morning assessments of road conditions and safety situation when in the field or traveling to the field.
- Inform the Logistics and Safety Departments on departure/arrival and departure from the field sites.
- Inspect and record vehicle status daily; Prepare weekly maintenance checklist.
- Ensure punctual maintenance and service of IFRC vehicles, report any mechanical problems to the Logistics Department.
- Ensure that the vehicle is safe and that all legal documents are in order at all times; inform the Logistics
- Department three weeks in advance of any due renewals (i.e. insurance, road permit, etc.).
- Responsible for all equipment and spare parts of the vehicle.
- Ensure vehicle safety and security when parking.
- Ensure that the vehicle is never overloaded and only carries IFRC passengers.
- Assist the Logistics Department in loading and unloading cargo.
- Assist employees if there is no other task.
- Always respect the driving speed limits.
- Assist in any other tasks as required by your Supervisor.
- Always ensure that passengers traveling wear their seat belts.
- Ensure that there are no unauthorised passengers in the vehicle unless an authorisation is signed.
- Visually inspect and test the vehicle before departure.
- Comply with all traffic rules and regulations in the country.
- Keep the vehicle logbook up to date and with all necessary information.
- Obey all road signs and driving rules set by the IFRC.
- Keep an inventory of all tools and accessories in the vehicle.
Education
- a valid driving licence
- Formal education up to primary level
Experience
- You must have a valid and legal professional driving license in Mozambique
- Minimum driving experience of 3 years
- Working for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (preffered)
- Working for a humanitarian aid organization in a developing country (preffered)
- 4WD driving experience
Knowledge, skills and languages
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics
- Knowledge of traffic rules in Mozambique
- Fluent spoken and written English (required)
How to apply:
https://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-description/?id=60195
OR
Candidates can also send their CVs to HR.Mozambique@ifrc.org incase they are facing any challenges while applying through above mentioned link.