Mechanic - Drivernew

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, with 191-member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. IFRC uses the Triple R – response, resilience and respect – to deliver on Strategy 2030. IFRC responds to disasters and crises, ensuring timely, coordinated and locally led humanitarian action. IFRC supports its members in building community resilience in the areas of climate and environment, health and wellbeing, and migration and displacement. IFRC promotes respect for our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality, including in our work on values, power and inclusion. The IFRC focuses throughout on our core mandate – our raison d’être – of strategic and operational coordination, humanitarian diplomacy, National Society development, and accountability. 

IFRC is led by its Secretary General and has its Headquarters in Geneva and five regional offices in Africa (Nairobi); the Americas (Panama); Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); and MENA (Beirut) as well as representation offices, service centres and delegations across the globe.

The IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives 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 misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. 

The Ebola outbreak, declared mid-May 2026, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with thousands of suspected cases and thousands of deaths reported across Ituri, South Kivu and North Kivu provinces. It began with clusters of unexplained deaths in early May and is spreading in a context of weak health systems, population movement, insecurity, and community mistrust, which together increase the risk of sustained transmission and cross-border spread to neighboring countries such as Uganda and Kenya. The absence of an approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain makes the outbreak particularly complex and heightens the urgency of rapid containment 

Job Purpose

Under the close supervision of the fleet manager, the Mechanic-Driver helps carry out maintenance and repairs on IFRC’s heavy- and light-duty vehicles and other logistical equipment in accordance with the organization’s standards. He or she helps ensure that all vehicles and equipment are well-maintained and ready for use.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Vehicle and Generator Maintenance/Repairs 60%

• Perform various maintenance and repair tasks on IFRC vehicles and generators
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts or components
• Identify the cause of a breakdown or malfunction, which may be mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc.
• Conduct inspections at various stages of the repair process
• Make the necessary adjustments to ensure the proper functioning of vehicles and generators
• Complete a technical service report following each service call
• Prepare new vehicles before they are put into service
• Logically deduce the causes of malfunctions in vehicles and generators
• Strictly comply with established IFRC safety standards
• Report all observed defects and anomalies to the garage manager
• Ensure the garage is clean and that tools are put away after each use

Vehicle driving 40%

• Often participates in missions as a driver-mechanic; must comply with the IFRC drivers’ code of conduct:
• Is responsible for IFRC vehicles, their equipment, and the passengers on board, adapting driving to road conditions at all times;
• Is aware that the IFRC’s image must always be upheld through appropriate attitude and behavior at all times while driving an IFRC vehicle;
• Always complies with speed limits as prescribed by law in the country, as well as any limits set by the IFRC—which must always be below the legal speed limits;
• Reports any incidents involving vehicles during trips to their supervisor, as well as any mechanical or electrical problems;
• Ensures that the vehicle’s lighting and signaling systems, air conditioning, and tools are checked and in working order before each field deployment;
• Ensures that the HF and VHF radios are fully operational before each field deployment;
• Strictly maintains the logbook for the vehicle assigned to them;
• Parks the vehicle in secure locations;
• Allows only individuals or equipment affiliated with the IFRC (IFRC employees, National Society members) on board;
• With prior authorization, ensures that individuals not affiliated with the IFRC sign a waiver.

Education

• Diploma in fleet management, mechanic, transportation, or maintenance, or equivalent practical experience(Required)
• Fleet Management Specialist Training(Required)
• Basic training course in fleet management or equivalent knowledge(Preferred)

Experience

• 5 years of experience managing a mechanical workshop(Required)
• Experience managing and supporting staff(Required)
• Experience working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent(Required)
• Experience working for a humanitarian organization(Required)
• Experience in fleet and transportation management within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement(Required)
• Experience in planning and management(Required)
• Experience in writing narrative reports(Preferred)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) (Preferred)
• 3 years of professional experience in general logistics(Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required

• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective report-writing skills
• Skilled at training, mentoring, and coaching individuals and groups
• Flexible and willing to handle ambiguity, change, and challenges
• Valid driving license for light vehicles (manual gears).
• Willing to travel and work in a demanding environment
• Has demonstrated key competencies in (a) digital communication and collaboration, (b) basic digital content creation, (c) digital security and safety, (d) data literacy, and (e) problem-solving with technology (including the responsible use of AI assistants)
• Understanding of and commitment to the IFRC’s mission and values.
• Fluent spoken and written Frenck with a good command in English

Preferred

• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

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