What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The light vehicles driver transport people and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts mainly with logistics staff and other ICRC employees.
• Externally, interacts with people related to their work, e.g. fuel stations, workshops.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Always respects and observes staff regulations and security rules.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

TRANSPORT

• Transports people and/or goods, including for the weekends and evening duties as instructed.
• Deliver mail or goods as requested.
• Provide assistance to the passengers as needed.

SECURITY:

• Informs radio room about time of departure and return to the base.
• Makes sure that vehicle is parked in safe area all the time.
• Is aware of, and reacts to the current security situation.
• Respects ICRC internal security rules all times.
• Respects the laws in general and traffic regulations in particular.
• Drives only ICRC goods and personnel in ICRC vehicles unless instructed differently by superior.
• Avoids using mobile phones while driving and respects radio communication procedures.
• Is aware of the rules concerning correct use of vehicles, and carriage of passengers and goods.

FUEL:

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

LOAD RESPONSIBILITY:

• When applicable, is present at the loading and unloading of goods and confirms that the quantity corresponds with relevant documentation.
• Is responsible for goods documentation.
• At unloading presents documentation to the receiver of the goods to be signed and returns it to dispatcher.
• Gives a hand to the loading and unloading of his vehicle.

GENERAL:

• Drives in safe, responsible and accident-free manner.
• Adapts the way of driving to the weather and road conditions.
• Reports to dispatchers about road conditions, eventual problems etc.
• Reports vehicle accidents within 24 hours (including minor scratches).
• Advise, train and monitor all carpool drivers on their daily duties.
• Ensure that all vehicles are clean and in good technical condition.
• Assist the Car Dispatcher in his daily duties when required.

VEHICLE'S CHECKING & MAINTENANCE:

• Checks the mechanical condition of the vehicle before the trip: fluid levels, wheels, tyres, lights, inspects for eventual leaking of fuel and oil, checks body condition.
• On each handover and once a week checks vehicle equipment and body condition assigned for checking through checking lists.
• Is able to change tyre, filters or bulb on the road.
• 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 Vehicle Fleet Manager (VFM).
• Informs Dispatcher or VFM about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fills in technical report.
• Informs Dispatcher or VFM of left personal belongings inside ICRC vehicles.
• During the trips monitors all cabin instruments to be able to promptly react if needed.
• Assists driver colleagues in case of problems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Replaces other driver during their absence.
• Be aware of the delegations’ objectives and activities.
• Understand the three components of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement.
• Performs any other activities upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Respect and observe the staff regulations of the ICRC in IL/OT/AT
• The employee may be asked to perform duties and task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development
• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with international organizations or NGOs.
• Valid commercial driving license (minimum requirement). 
• Valid driving license with a good driving record.
• Experience in general vehicle mechanics, with the ability to perform basic vehicle inspections and minor maintenance.
• Basic English language proficiency (approximately 40% or equivalent working knowledge).
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to road safety regulations and organizational policies.

Additional information

• Type of role: National staff
• Working rate: Full-time (100%)
• Starting date: September 2026
• Location: Gaza Strip
• Job level: A2
• Application deadline: 27/08/2026
• Candidates are requested to Sumbit their Driving license in the application. 
• This vacancy announcement may close before the deadline once an adequate number of applications has been reached. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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.