Driver

Driver

Vacancy No.: S19075

Category of Contract: National

Position Type: National

Application Deadline: 10/11/2026

Job Posted On: 27/10/2026

Duty Station: Antananarivo

Country: MADAGASCAR

Grade: National Staff

Duty Station Status: N/A

Accompanied Status: N/A

Duration: 4 Months

Work Mode: ['On-site']

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, with a network of 191 National Society members (NSs). The IFRC's overall objective is "to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of NS humanitarian activities with the aim of preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the preservation 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 IFRC's work 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 is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The headquarters is organized into four main divisions: (i) National Society Development and Coordination, (ii) Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization, (iii) Management and Accountability, and (iv) People and Strategy.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations around the world. Together, the Geneva headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster, and country) form the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy regarding behavior that is inconsistent with the objectives and purposes of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial mismanagement). The IFRC also adheres to strict child protection principles.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Logistics and Administration Officer, the Driver will provide driving and administrative support to the IOI Delegation. He will drive the Federation's vehicles according to the instructions received and facilitate transport, thus contributing to the smooth running of the office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive designated staff from home to the office, meetings and any other given assignments.
• Assist the administration with housing searches, bill payments, errands, purchase of office equipment and any other duties as assigned.
• Provide airport transfers for staff.
• Assist the Protocol Officer with document delivery, visa processing and exemptions for staff members.
• Collect letters and parcels from the post office and assist in the reception of shipments from the airport.
• Assist the Fleet Manager in paying for fuel and vehicle maintenance, vehicle registration, inspections, and license plate collection.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, detect defects and ensure punctual maintenance.
• Drive administrative staff for home and hotel inspections, as well as incident management.

Vehicle Operation:

• Drive the vehicle in accordance with the rules of road and with the utmost care.
• Follow the instructions given by the passenger (mission supervisor) and drive safely to the designated destination while obeying traffic regulations.
• Avoid potholes as much as possible.
• Inform the persons concerned immediately in the event of an incident.
• Fill in the vehicle's logbook correctly for each trip.
• When the vehicle is at the base, the keys should be hung on the logistics roster.

Daily maintenance (to be carried out every morning before departure):

• Check the engine oil level, coolant and battery.
• Check the fuel level and, if necessary, contact the logistics manager to refuel.
• Make sure that all the required equipment is present (fire extinguisher, jack, repair tools, first aid kit, etc.).
• Check that all documents related to the vehicle are present (insurance, logbook, accident form, etc.).
• Review the logbook based on the vehicle's mileage.
• Report any discrepancies to the fleet manager immediately.
• Weekly maintenance:
• Check that lights, bulbs, horns and windshield wipers are working properly.
• Inspect the overall condition of the vehicle.
• Check tire pressure.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle regularly.

Duties applicable to all staff

• Actively work towards the objectives of the Federation Secretariat.
• Respect and work in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
• Perform any other work-related duties or responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education

• Lower secondary school diploma. Required.
• A valid driver's license (Category B for light vehicles, Category C or D for heavy vehicles and passenger transport) is essential. Required.
• Driver training or certification, e.g. defensive driving, knowledge of vehicle maintenance, or specialized training in transportation. Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar position. Required.
• Experience working with international organisations, NGOs or embassies is strongly desired.Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Advanced computer skills.Required.
• Mechanical knowledge, first aid or safety training is an advantage.Required.
• Good understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities. Required.
• Fluency in oral and written French. Required.
• Other languages: English. Preferred

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.
• Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.