Consultant, LN

Program Description (Background) / Description du programme (contexte)

The Country Office currently has only one driver, making it difficult to ensure adequate transportation coverage and back-up in the event of the driver’s unavailability. Recruiting an additional driver is therefore necessary to ensure operational continuity and timely support to staff movements and field activities.

Scope of Work (SOW) / Portée des travaux

• Adhere to local laws when driving and comply with country legal speed limits or International Medical Corps (IMC) speed limits, whichever are more restrictive.
• Perform a daily inspection of the assigned vehicle before departure to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Ensure that all assigned communication equipment is operational at all times.
• Check that the vehicle is equipped with all required items, including a first aid kit, emergency food, spare parts, and any other mandatory equipment.
• Apply all safety and security measures required by International Medical Corps.
• Ensure that all passengers comply with safety and security measures during travel.
• Ensure that all goods transported are safely secured and accompanied by a waybill.
• Maintain the vehicle logbook by recording all trips, obtaining the relevant passenger signatures, and documenting all refueling activities.
• Keep the vehicle clean and adequately fueled at all times.
• Coordinate all movements with the relevant manager.
• Immediately report any vehicle issue or accident to management.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance when required.
• Inform the manager whenever servicing, repairs, or additional maintenance are required.
• Immediately report any security concerns affecting IMC staff or vehicles.
• Become familiar with the local area and the planned route before departure, particularly with regard to security concerns. If unfamiliar with the route, request a briefing from the security focal point, logistics referent, or another driver who has previously traveled the route.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always defensively parked, with the vehicle reversed into the parking space and positioned for a quick departure if necessary.

Job Description

Not Applicable

Job Requirements

Please refer to the Scope of Work above to view this Individual Consultancy details and requirements.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements / Exigences techniques ou linguistiques supplémentaires Fluent in English or French and understand the other language is an advantage. As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps / Conduite éthique au sein de l’International Medical Corps

Au sein d'une équipe humanitaire mondiale dédiée à sauver des vies, soulager la souffrance et renforcer l'autonomie, le personnel du Corps médical international est responsable de respecter notre Code de conduite et d'éthique ainsi que de connaître et de respecter les politiques et normes du Corps médical international. Tout le personnel joue un rôle essentiel dans la prévention des violations de notre Code de conduite et d'éthique, y compris les conflits d'intérêts, la fraude, la corruption et toute forme d'exploitation ou d'abus. International Medical Corps s'engage également à offrir un environnement de travail sûr et sain, sans harcèlement, intimidation et autres inconduites, permettant au personnel de construire et de maintenir des relations professionnelles et respectueuses. International Medical Corps accorde la priorité à la protection des populations avec lesquelles nous travaillons contre l'exploitation, la négligence ou les abus d'enfants et d'adultes à risque, et/ou toute forme de traite humaine. International Medical Corps s'engage à impliquer les membres des communautés touchées par la crise pour qu'ils participent de manière significative à une réponse à une crise, notamment en prenant des décisions éclairées sur l'aide reçue, en atténuant les risques potentiels et en nous tenant responsables des engagements que nous prenons. Tout le personnel est censé soutenir la culture de responsabilité de l'International Medical Corps envers nos parties prenantes, en particulier les communautés et individus touchés par la crise que nous servons. Dans le cadre de l'engagement d'International Medical Corps envers une culture du speak-up et comme l'un des principaux moyens par lesquels nous nous tenons collectivement responsables du respect des principes éthiques et normes de conduite définis dans le Code de conduite et d'éthique, tout le personnel est tenu de signaler les inconduites ou violations des politiques organisationnelles suspectées ou réelles. Notre Code de conduite et d'éthique ainsi que notre politique sur les lanceurs d'alerte interdisent toute forme de représailles contre les lanceurs d'alerte ou les individus qui signalent une préoccupation de bonne foi. Le personnel qui enfreint ces protections peut faire l'objet de mesures disciplinaires, allant jusqu'à la fin de l'emploi ou de la relation contractuelle avec International Medical Corps.

Equal Opportunities / Égalité des chances

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. International Medical Corps est fier d'offrir des chances d'emploi égales à tous les employés et candidats qualifiés, sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, sexe, orientation sexuelle, origine nationale ou ethnique, âge, handicap ou statut de vétéran.