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

Based in Tyr, South Lebanon, and with flexibility in covering all Lebanese areas, 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.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material in strict adherence to internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Constantly monitors security conditions on the road.
• Ensures that goods are stored inside the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).
• Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fueled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of convoy as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and time-frame for the convoy).

Certifications / Education required

• Secondary Degree.
• Public driving license is a must

Professional experience required

• 2 years of experience working as a Driver preferably at an I/NGO.
• Prior driving experience in South Lebanon Area is a requirement

Desired skills

• Leadership: Basic
• Accountability: Proficient
• People management: Basic
• Team work & Collaboration: Proficient
• Representing the ICRC: Proficient
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Proficient
• Vehicule operation and control: Advanced
• Quality control: Basic

Language

• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 1’213 – 1’747 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: TYR South Lebanon
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, until December 31, 2026 (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: March 2026
• Application deadline: February 2, 2026

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.