Driver (Benghazi)

Organizational context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, made up of 191 member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Guided by its Triple R approach — response, resilience, and respect — the organization works under Strategy 2030 to support timely, coordinated, and locally led action during disasters and crises. IFRC also helps National Societies strengthen community resilience in areas such as climate and environment, health and wellbeing, and migration and displacement. Its work is grounded in the Movement’s fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality, as well as a strong commitment to values, power, and inclusion.

With its headquarters in Geneva and regional offices in Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and MENA, along with representation offices, service centres, and delegations worldwide, IFRC carries out strategic and operational coordination, humanitarian diplomacy, National Society development, and accountability as core priorities.

IFRC applies a strict zero-tolerance stance toward sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, dishonesty, and other conduct inconsistent with the Movement’s aims and objectives. Child safeguarding standards are also strictly enforced.

Role overview

The Driver sits within the Administration Unit of the IFRC Libya Delegation and reports to the Finance and Administration Delegate. The role focuses on delivering secure, dependable, and efficient transport and fleet support so that delegation operations and programmes can run smoothly.

Job purpose

This position is responsible for ensuring safe transportation support for the Libya Delegation. It includes keeping vehicles in proper working condition, stocked with required items, clean, and ready for use at all times. The Driver carries out daily inspections, maintains fleet records, flags defects, supports staff and visitors, and follows IFRC procedures while completing other assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the assigned vehicle each day to confirm it is properly equipped, including a first aid kit and an emergency contact list.
• Oversee maintenance needs for IFRC vehicles and ensure required servicing is handled.
• Carry out daily checks on delegation vehicles, including fuel, oil, radiator water, battery water, brake fluid, lights, indicators, fan belt condition and tension, tire pressure, tire tread, and the spare wheel.
• Report defects, faults, and any missing vehicle items to the Administration Unit without delay.
• Review log books daily and keep all entries accurate and current.
• Monitor how IFRC vehicles are used.
• Ensure all vehicles at the delegation office are cleaned inside and outside every day.
• Respond actively to daily transport requests and other tasks assigned by the Administration Unit.
• Support colleagues with additional operational activities when required.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Administration Unit or line manager.
• Receive visitors arriving from border crossings and the airport.
• Assist people in need when required.
• Provide high-quality transport support to the office and its programmes.
• Observe all applicable security rules and regulations.
• Track vehicle maintenance and licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with transfer companies used by the IFRC office.
• Maintain positive working relations with the JRCS fleet team.

Requirements

• High school certificate is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a related field is required.
• Experience with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement or NGOs is preferred.
• Basic computer literacy, including Windows, spreadsheets, and Word, is preferred.
• Capacity to support staff development is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is preferred.
• Ability to work in line with values such as respect for diversity, integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Strong teamwork, service orientation, planning, organizing, judgment, decision-making, safety awareness, and trust-building skills.
• Willingness to comply with all organizational conduct, safeguarding, screening, and reference-check requirements.

Additional information

All employment offers are conditional on satisfactory references and screening checks, including review of criminal records and prior professional conduct. The organization may request conduct checks from previous employers for the last 5 years, including employers participating in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Equal employment opportunity is upheld.

Eligibility

Candidates who have completed high school and bring at least one year of relevant experience may apply. Previous experience with NGOs or the Red Cross Red Crescent network is an advantage. Applicants must be fluent in Arabic, and English language ability is beneficial.

Work style

This is an on-site role based in Benghazi, Libya.

Values and competencies

The position calls for respect for diversity, integrity, professionalism, accountability, collaboration, service orientation, sound judgment, safety and security awareness, planning and organizing, and the ability to build trust.