Driver At International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies 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.” The 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 the 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 delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

In late 2021, IFRC opened a country cluster delegation office in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from where it supports the Red Cross national societies of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia. The country cluster delegation currently consists of ten staff members, including one driver. Eight additional positions are planned, including this new position of Driver.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing support to the Delegation office in Sarajevo in driving and maintaining office vehicles in Bosnia & Herzegovina and abroad.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive official vehicle as required in Bosnia & Herzegovina and abroad.
• Meet official visitors at the airport when required.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc., as per IFRC rules and procedures.
• Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean condition.
• Handle local and organizational formalities if involved in an accident, in compliance with local law and IFRC safety and security framework.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications items to and from the office.
• Arrange procurement of office supplies, when instructed, following IFRC procedures.
• Assist in facilities / building management and maintenance related tasks, when requested.
• When needed, assist Delegation office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, prepare and complete various forms.
• Perform other duties as requested by the 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.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Ideal Profile

Education

Required

• Secondary education

Preferred

• Relevant post-secondary training or diploma

Experience

Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in driving
• Valid international driving licence (manual gears)
• Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Clean driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required

• Fluently spoken and written Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
• Good command of English
• Strong communication skills
• Computer Literacy; Knowledge of Word, Excel
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility
• Accuracy and fine attention to detail
• Tact and diplomacy

Competencies, Values and Comments

Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability

Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust;