The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles (Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality), the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Venezuelan Red Cross is committed to creating and maintaining safe and respectful environments for communities, staff and volunteers and to preventing exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.
Selected candidates will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct and applicable Safeguarding policies and standards. As part of its secure recruitment process, CRV may conduct professional reference checks and request relevant background information on professional conduct and Safeguarding, in accordance with its procedures and applicable regulations.
General Safeguarding Responsibility
The person holding the position must promote and respect the Safeguarding standards of the Venezuelan Red Cross, comply with the Code of Conduct and applicable policies, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, contribute to preventing harm, and immediately report any Safeguarding concerns through established mechanisms.
Addition for high-risk positions
Due to the nature of their duties, the person will be required to actively identify and mitigate Safeguarding risks associated with their activities, maintain reinforced standards of conduct and professional boundaries, and ensure that their interaction with communities and people in vulnerable situations is safe, dignified, inclusive, and respectful.
If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.
How can you make a difference? Key functions / Responsibilities
The Driver will support health, disaster preparedness, and emergency response activities by safely and promptly transporting assigned personnel and resources. They will drive authorized vehicles in accordance with the activity plan, traffic regulations, and Venezuelan Red Cross procedures.
The assigned driver will be responsible for completing usage logs and maintaining up-to-date documentation for all vehicles under their responsibility, including vehicle registration documents and maintenance records. They will perform the driver’s required preventive maintenance checks, monitor scheduled maintenance, and immediately report any malfunctions, damage, or incidents. They will also ensure the proper use, cleanliness, and safety of the vehicles, in accordance with Venezuelan Red Cross procedures and German Red Cross guidelines.
He/She will be in charge of:
- Drive assigned vehicles for the safe and timely transfer of personnel, equipment and supplies during health, disaster preparedness and emergency response activities, in accordance with authorized mobilizations.
- Participate, together with the responsible team, in the prior evaluation of the missions, providing information on the routes, the condition of the roads, travel times and conditions that may affect safe access.
· Coordinate with the responsible team the schedules, destinations and routes of the authorized mobilizations, and promptly report any delays or changes that affect the transfer.
- Comply with traffic regulations, institutional road safety procedures, and safety instructions established for each mission. Report any changes in access conditions observed during the journey.
- Before each departure, check the vehicle’s basic condition, including tires, lights, brakes, fluid levels, fuel, and safety equipment. Report any condition that would prevent its safe use.
- Keep vehicle logs up to date, recording dates, routes, mileage, fuel consumption, users and any new developments in each movement.
- Keep vehicle records organized and up-to-date, including maintenance records, repairs, inspections and other documents related to their operation.
- Follow up on scheduled preventive maintenance and promptly report any corrective maintenance needs. Take the vehicle to the workshop when authorized.
- Verify that the mandatory vehicle documentation and driver’s license are up to date, and inform in advance about their expiration dates.
- Keep vehicles clean, in good working order, and equipped with the required safety equipment (including a first aid kit). Report any damage, missing items, or replacement needs.
- Safeguard the vehicle, its keys and documents while they are under your responsibility, following institutional procedures.
- Immediately report traffic accidents, mechanical failures, security incidents, damages or any other event that occurs during the use of the vehicle, and complete the corresponding records.
· Comply with the fleet management and safety procedures of the Venezuelan Red Cross, the applicable guidelines of the German Red Cross and the provisions of the projects in which it participates.
- Perform other tasks directly related to driving and caring for assigned vehicles, according to operational needs.
Report
The Driver and Enlistment Officer will report to the Logistics Officer.
Workplace
Caracas, with availability to travel to project implementation sites.
To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system, you must meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma or vocational training certificate. Additional training in safe driving, road safety, first aid or related areas will be valued.
- Valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle assigned.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience driving vehicles. Experience with mobile units or in humanitarian and emergency operations will be valued.
- Basic knowledge of preventive vehicle inspection, fault identification and monitoring of maintenance needs.
- Experience in handling logbooks, mileage records, fuel consumption and vehicle documentation.
- Knowledge of traffic regulations and ability to drive safely on urban and rural roads.
- Ability to identify and communicate route conditions that may affect the safe movement or access of missions.
- Basic handling of computer tools or applications to register mobilizations and report new developments.
- Availability to travel and work on-site, including extended hours or weekends when operational needs require it.
- Ability to work in a team, follow instructions and comply with safety and fleet management procedures.
- Experience in emergency contexts, health operations or volunteer work (desirable).
- Experience with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (desirable).
· Commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish.
How to apply
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet all or most of the necessary requirements for the role should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzroja.ve
The email subject line should read: Driver_Caracas
CVs received without the title assigned to the call will be discarded.
Please review the professional requirements to be eligible.