International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Hiring for Driver – Gaziantep Job at Turkey Full Time

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.
The 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.
The 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.
The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The 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.
The conflict in Syria has now entered its ninth year with no end in sight. The crisis has created an overwhelming and enduring humanitarian suffering, displacing over five million Syrian people into neighbouring countries and other regions around the world. About 4 million registered refugees are living in Turkey, including Syrians, Iraqis, Afghan, Iranian, Somalian and other nationalities. Over 90 percent of the displaced people are living in urban areas. The Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) has been providing a first-line response in all the activities related to the Syrian people and organizing its dedicated structures to receive and protect the people in need. The IFRC Türkiye Country Office continues to support the Turkish Red Crescent Society in its response to the growing humanitarian needs in Turkey resulting from the Syrian and other concurrent crises.

Job Purpose

IFRC is currently seeking a Driver to support the IFRC Field Coordination team based in Ankara. Under the direct supervision of the Procurement and Logistics Officer (with support of the Field Coordinator) in Ankara, he/she will be responsible for driving the IFRC vehicle and ensuring safe transportation of the IFRC Field Coordinator and/or Field Officers during field missions. This includes weekly travel and overnight stays in Central Anatolia, Black Sea region and Mediterranean region.
The Driver may support the Ankara Office in basis requirements associated to logistics and administrative tasks (e.g. picking up goods, dropping off requisitions orders, etc.).

Additionally, he/she may be in charge of driving the IFRC team members, materials and equipment for the programs activities and will perform miscellaneous job-related duties, as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement/maintain Federation standard practices for vehicle.
2. Regularly inspect the vehicle prior to taking it away ensuring it conforms to standard road safety measures.
3. Implement/maintain preventative and curative maintenance of vehicles to maximise fleet potential.
4. Maintain/check and clean vehicles daily.
5. Maintain the vehicle to the service (small or big services).
6. Drive the team to various destinations
7. Ensure occupants riding assigned vehicles, wear seat belts at all times
8. Obey all traffic laws and driving rules as set by the IFRC
9. Support the IFRC office to send documents or any other material out of office.
10. Backstop Fleet Movement Staff in his absences or when workload dictates.
11. Help prepare IFRC Field Missions in Ankara region, as required by the IFRC Field Coordination team.
12. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the IFRC Logistics unit.
13. Support the IFRC staff in Ankara with general administrative activities.
14. Carry out any other duties that may arise from time to time.

Education

Required: Educated qualification at least High School Certification completed.

Preferred: Educated qualification at least Bachelor’s Degree Certification completed.

Experience

Required

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar position
• Good driving experience in remote areas of Turkey and knowledge of the Turkish road network

Preferred

• Working experience with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement/ INGOs/ International Organization/ Non-Profit Organization
• Experience in working with a wide range of individuals irrespective of culture and socio-economic status

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Knowledge and Skills

Required

• Turkish driving license for at least 5 years
• Excellent driving skills including 4X4 handling skills
• Knowledge in Defensive Driving
• Good mental and physical health
• Able to work independently and as part of the team
• Exceptional level of patience and able to work long hours
• Good interpersonal and communication ability
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to maintain accurate log records
• Documentation preparation and filing skills
• Sensitive to cultural and regional issues
• Good time keeping
• Experience working as a driver in Ankara region
• Ability to travel for multi-day missions in Central Anatolia, Black Sea region and Mediterranean region, with overnight stays (on average 3-4 days per week)

Languages

Required

• Fluently spoken and written Turkish

Preferred

• Capable in understanding, speaking and writing English

Competencies, Values and Comments

National Society relations, Communication – Teamwork, Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity, Judgement-Decision-making, Results focus and accountability.

Please note that the position may be filled before the deadline for submission of the applications.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.