Driver Light Vehicles

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practise your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme).

Job Title: Driver Light Vehicles – 3 Positions

Level: A2

Duty Station: Iraq – Baghdad Office

Reports to: Dispatcher 2            

Duration of Contract: Until 31.12.2026 (with possibility of extension).

Date of Issue: 31 March 2026

Deadline for applications: 13 April 2026

Objective:

The Light Vehicles Driver transports people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.

Key Responsibilities: 

GENERAL Functions:

• Drives different types of light ICRC vehicles by strictly following internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Transports people and/or material within the field and town area during duties as instructed.
• Checks equipment on attributed cars, ensure proper fuelling and cleaning.
• Fills in logbook correctly after every trip.
• Follows security guidelines and is aware of/and reacts to current security situation.
• Avoid using mobile phones during driving (mobile phone is only used for contacts before leaving and upon arrival, or with hand free kit while driving)
• Informs Dispatcher / Radio Room about time of departure and return to the base.
• Makes sure that vehicle is parked in safe area all the time and in emergency leaving position.
• Drives only ICRC good and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed different by superior.
• Gives a hand to the loading and unloading of his vehicle.
• Drives in safe, responsible and accident-free manner
• Adapts the way of driving to the weather and road conditions
• Reports to dispatcher about road conditions, eventual problems etc.
• Reports vehicle accidents immediately using appropriate forms (including minor scratches)
• Always to use the seat belts and ensures for passengers as well.

FUEL:

• Ensures that the vehicles are always refuelled in time.
• Drives in manner that minimizes fuel consumption and maintains vehicle in good condition.
• Fills in refuelling data in logbook and fuel control sheets.
• Hands over any fuel bills to dispatcher at the end of the trip.

VEHICLE’S CHECKING & MAINTENANCE:

• Checks the mechanical condition of the vehicle before the trip and at the beginning of all working days: fluid levels, wheels, tyres, lights, inspects for eventual leaking of fuel and oil, checks body condition.
• Ensures that all necessary vehicle documentation is available in the car and are valid.
• On each handover and once a week checks vehicle equipment and body condition assigned for checking through checking lists.
• Can change tyre or bulb on the road and to drain the main fuel filter.
• Maintains the vehicle interior clean at all times.
• Is responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tyres placed in the vehicles and reports any changes to Dispatcher or Carpool Manager (CPM).
• Informs Dispatcher or CPM about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report.
• Assists driver colleagues in case of problems.

• Secondary school diploma.
• At least 3–5 years of professional driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.
• Fluent in Arabic language, knowledge (spoken and written) of English.
• Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of mechanics.

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contact, a motivation letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for this job opportunity; and their salary expectations. Clearly marked to (bag_hrservices@icrc.org) with the subject line: SURNAME first name/ vacancy title.

• Only CV and motivation letter in PDF format and as attachment will be accepted.
• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permit in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not have heard from us within a month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:

ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, TESTS, INTERVIEWS OR PROCESSING.