"Driver" based in Zahle

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been present in Lebanon since 1967 and has carried out its humanitarian work through different periods of conflict, including Lebanon’s 15-year-long civil war from 1975–1990. We are currently responding to the rapidly growing needs of displaced people fleeing war and violence across the region into Lebanon as well as the local communities hosting them.

The ICRC activities on behalf of people affected by war and violence in Lebanon include, but are not limited to, ensuring people affected by conflict can get access to basic health care, services such as water and electricity and restore their economic security, securing humane treatment and conditions for detainees, building respect for the IHL and supporting the families of the missing persons.

We are based in Beirut and have offices in Tripoli, Tyr and Zahle.

The ICRC delegation in Lebanon opens the position of

"Driver"

Based in “Zahle”

Full time

Job purpose:

The Driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.

Responsibilities:

Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material 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 (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).

Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fuelled and clean inside and out.

Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.

Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.

Qualifications and skills:

Secondary school diploma.

Holds a valid Driving license.

Knowledge (spoken and written) of Arabic and English.

Technical skills:

Experience in a similar position is an asset.

Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).

Basic knowledge of mechanics. 

Good knowledge of the area of assignment.

Soft Skills:

Excellent Communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and for long hours.

Good Team spirit.

We offer:

Working for one of the main humanitarian organization.

The opportunity to use your knowledge to help victims of conflict situations.

Competitive employment package.

Open-ended contract (terms and conditions of employment of our Lebanon delegation)

Starting date: asap