Oficial de Campo - Motorista para Quibdó
Category | Grade:GeneralDeadline:24 Aug 2026Job ID:1386202933Posted on:24 Jul 2026
Overview
Provides safe road and river transport for ICRC field teams, people and supplies around Quibdó, maintaining vehicles, boats and communications equipment, preparing movements and logistics, monitoring routes and security conditions, cultivating local contacts and explaining the ICRC mandate to communities.
Department: Quibdó Office
Languages
Required: Spanish
Job Areas
- Transport, Aviation & Fleet Operations
- Safety, Security & Risk Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Drive vehicles and operate boats safely under ICRC, traffic and navigation rules
- Assess route and security conditions with the field team before movements
- Maintain vehicles, boats, fuel, safety equipment, tools and required documents
- Prepare field-trip materials, movement plans, routes and work authorizations
- Maintain local contacts and share security and mobility information with the field team
- Operate HF, VHF, mobile and satellite communications during field movements
- Report accidents, technical failures and equipment losses immediately
- Support field purchases, payments, messaging, loading and office moves
Requirements
- Valid category B, C or equivalent driving licence
- Valid river or maritime pilot permit or licence
- Basic automotive-mechanics knowledge
- Knowledge of local roads, traffic rules, river routes, currents and water levels
- Legal authorization to work in Colombia for applicants who are not Colombian nationals
Skills
Defensive DrivingBoat OperationFleet MaintenanceRoute PlanningField Security AwarenessRadio CommunicationsVehicle InspectionCommunity Liaison
Tools
HF RadioVHF RadioSatellite Phone
Additional info
- Open-ended local contract at full-time activity rate
- Immediate start
- Applicants without Colombian nationality must already hold legal authorization to work in Colombia