Light Vehicles Driver

About the role

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is hiring a Light Vehicles Driver in Zahle, Lebanon. The driver transports people and goods safely and on time, in line with ICRC rules, national traffic laws and internal security rules. The position is fixed term for 1 year, renewable based on performance and need, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm.

Key responsibilities

• Drive light vehicles to transport people and/or material while following internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Monitor road security conditions constantly.
• Store goods in the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards.
• Check the assigned vehicle's equipment, general functioning and body condition, and keep it fueled and clean.
• Ensure trips are authorized where necessary and report accidents, defects or missing equipment immediately.
• Act as head of convoy when needed, overseeing drivers, security rules and the convoy's time frame.

Required profile

• Secondary school diploma.
• Public driving license (other categories are a plus).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a driver or in field work for an NGO.
• Experience in vehicle electromechanics is a plus.
• Native Arabic and full professional working English.
• Legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Required skills

• Familiarity with all-terrain vehicles and vans (expert level).
• Advanced vehicle maintenance and proficient vehicle electromechanics.

What we offer

• Salary of 1,218 to 1,754 USD per month, set according to the ICRC salary scale.
• Transportation allowance of 15 USD per day.
• 13th-month salary paid in December, pro rata.
• Annual leave of 20 paid working days, pro rata.
• Full health insurance covering in-patients and out-patients, with 90% of premiums covered by the ICRC.
• International retirement saving plan (IRSP) contribution of 11.5% of monthly salary paid on termination.
• Possible high cost of living allowance, schooling allowance, eyeglasses reimbursement and learning and career development opportunities.