Driver (Canadian Red Cross)

Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization): This position is based in the MENA Zone office in Beirut supporting the Canadian Red Cross (CRC). Job purpose: To ensure the proper equipping and maintenance of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Delegation vehicle fleet (one vehicle). To be the Delegation driver responsible for driving Canadian Red Cross personnel and visitors for official purposes and for conducting various errands on behalf of the CRC Delegation. Job duties and responsibilities: 1. Upon request, ensure that all CRC Delegates, CRC staff and visitors to the CRC Delegation are met at the airport or taken to the airport, transported to their offices and residences, driven to their meeting, events, and around Beirut, and to wait for them as required for official purposes.  2. Upon receiving proper security clearances, act as driver on official missions outside Beirut. This would involve driving in all locations inside Lebanon, including potentially more volatile areas and camps.  Upon request, transport CRC staff to the Lebanese/Syrian border (who would then be picked up by Syrian partners) and/or to receive CRC staff and visitors from border crossing.  3. Ensure proper road safety and regulations are followed, as well as ensuring IFRC rules and regulations are followed, including ensuring that all passengers are wearing their seatbelts and acting in a secure manger.  4. Ensure the reporting of any vehicle accidents or security incidents as per Regulations.  5. Ensure the prompt delivery and collection of letters, documents and parcels as directed by the Line Manager (or acting) and perform other official errands as directed by the Canadian Red Cross delegatesm including the collection of visas, customs clearance papers.  6. Check on a daily basis that all vehicles allotted to the CRC are properly equipped.  In particular, check that each vehicle contains a first aid kit, a tool set, a torch, a list of emergency numbers and a map of Beirut.  7. Check on a daily basis that all vehicles which belong to (or are in use by) the CRC Delegation 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 spare wheel). 8. Report all vehicle defects and any missing items to the Line manager immediately no matter how minor. 9. Check log books on a daily basis and ensure that recordings are kept up to date.  Ensure that all log books are collected and handed over to the Administration Office for their review. 10. Ensure that all vehicles which allotted to CRC are clean (inside and outside) as needed. 11. Ensure that the vehicles are properly parked at the designated areas.  In particular, check that all vehicles are parked facing the exit and in a safe manner. 12. Keep the service records for each vehicle within the vehicle file.  13. Check vehicles upon completion of repairs and services and, if satisfied that the work has been completed, sign goods received note or, if not available, invoice, to signify that work has been satisfactorily completed. 14. Ensure that the vehicles are properly equipped, in good order and have all necessary documentation (including at least the logbook, the vehicle registration document, the insurance certificate(s) and any police clearance required) before leaving on any trip outside Beirut.  15. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.   Duties applicable to all staff: 1-    Actively work towards the achievement of the Canadian Red Cross goals. 2-    Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles and IFRC Security Rules. 3-    Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.   Position Requirements: Education Required Preferred O level certificate X   Public driving license X   Experience Required Preferred 5 years’ experience in a similar position   X Experience in working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement or INGO   X Knowledge and Skills  Required Preferred Knowledge of vehicles X   Knowledge of customs procedures X   Knowledge of obtaining visas from Embassies and High Commissions X   Knowledge of Beirut and main roads in Lebanon X   Languages Required Preferred Languages: Arabic X   Languages: Basic English X   Competencies Teamwork – Flexibility in working hours - Ability to work under pressure