DRIVER LIGHT VEHICLES

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Driver will facilitate movement of staff, official visitors and offers other transport services within the assigned regions. Ensures compliance to ICRC standard security procedures, transport guidelines and national traffic laws.

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duties and responsibilities

Facilitates movement of staff and visitors within the region as planned, ensures safety and security of the passengers and the vehicle

Picks and drops off staff and official visitors at the field/airport, facilitates immigration, customs formalities, and local travel requirements

Constantly monitors the general condition on the roads and continuously updates the supervisor on the state of the roads, vehicle, and security condition

Ensures that goods are loaded into the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards

Confirms that all scheduled trips have the relevant authorization before departure

Reports immediately of any accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to the supervisor

Adheres to the internally set guidelines on motor vehicle maintenance, fuelling and safety

Ensures day to day proper maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned vehicle

Completes the vehicle Log sheet for every movement or trip

Inspects the mechanical condition of the vehicle before embarking on any trip

Collects, delivers mail, official documents, and other items to the preferred destination

Ensures availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle Logbook, tools, map of the City/Country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills

Secondary School Certificate

4 years’ work experience as a Driver in volatile region; experience working in a Humanitarian context is a plus

Strict adherence to the traffic rules and familiar with regulations stipulated in the Traffic Act

Fluent in Somali and at least elementary level proficiency in English

Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent geographical knowledge of the assigned region

Experience in driving 4/4, automatic and manual transmission vehicles

Automobile maintenance experience and basic knowledge of mechanics is an added advantage

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

First Aid certificate from a recognized institution will be an asset

Valid Driving Licence

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Additional information

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu

Closing date 14th April 2026