The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance 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 work of the IFRC 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 has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The IFRC launched emergency appeals and DREF to support the Haitian Red Cross scale up their emergency response efforts to support people who are affected by the present crisis. Outpatient care, disease/outbreak prevention, health promotion, psychosocial support, shelter programs and community engagement and accountability are key components of the appeal. Support for the National Societies and appeals are managed from the America regional officed based in Panama.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.21 miles) has occurred at 13 km south-southeast of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti, as reported by the National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on 14 August 2021, 16:02:56 GMT. Based on the preliminary data, earthquakes of this shallow of depth and magnitude are expected to result in moderate to severe shaking within 245.0 km (152.24 miles) from the epicenter. The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning that was later rescinded. No tsunami threats are expected.

The HRCS has requested support from IFRC. In coordination between IFRC HQ and IFRC Regional Office, this emergency has now been categorized as Orange as per IFRC Standard Operating Procedures. The emergency categorization and scalability will be revised in the next 48 hours.

The Fleet Officer is to be based in PAP and reports to the Operations Manager and holds a technical line to Logistics Manager Unit in Americas Regional Office.

Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this position will be to contribute to the full functionality of the fleet availability and ensue a cost-effective, well-maintained fleet in line with Federation objectives.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Provide overall control of all vehicles, vehicle despatcher and drivers.

• Ensure that all vehicles in Country are registered, insured and have valid documentation that allows them to operate in accordance with the rules of the land.

• Ensure that vehicles are well maintained and serviced timeously in line with IFRC regulations.

• Ensure that vehicle files are readily available, and all information therein is up to date.

• Ensure that all logbooks are adequately filled and submitting logbook information to the Regional Fleet Officer on a Monthly basis.

• Advising on preventative and repairs of vehicles in order to ensure maximum life span on vehicles.

• Assist in driver recruitment and training.

• Advise Logistics Delegate of all legislation changes and ensuring compliance therewith.

• Update all the information to fleet wave adequately.

Education
• University Degree Logistics or equivalent area
Experience
• Managing and supporting staff
• Working for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country
• Working in Fleet management or vehicle industry, at least one-year experience
• Working in general logistics
• Working in management or administration
Knowledge and Skills
• Proficient in basic computer software programmes (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)
• Valid driving license for light vehicles (manual gears)
• Skills in training and developing staff
Languages
• Fluently spoken and written English
• Fluently spoken and written French

Monday to Friday
Schedule: 8a.m to 5 p.m.

Position based in Port Au Prince

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Subject: Fleet Officer application