Job Description

Role and responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting NRC staff and equipment/materials to approved destinations.

Generic responsibilities

The responsibilities depend to some degree on the existing organizational chart of the Country Office and the size and complexity of the operations. If these responsibilities are not reflecting the reality of the field operations, the COs can adapt the content as long as the structure and style are the same. Details shall be incorporated in the Work- and Professional Development Plan and not be included in the JD.

• Transport NRC staff, visitors, materials to designated destinations when officially approved
• Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
• Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
• Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
• Maintain the logbook for all trips

Specific responsibilities

• Drive NRC Ethiopia vehicles to give service to NRC staff as required and given schedule by the Logistics Assistant /Camp coordinator.
• Always carry out basic security checks on the vehicles that he/she uses before starting driving and at the end of the day. (Battery water, fuel & oil levels, radiator water, Tyre pressure/condition, etc.)
• Ensure the vehicle meets the maintenance schedule and should inform the Logistics Assistant of any faults as and they occur.
• Maintain neat & accurate record of all journeys in the vehicle log book.
• Carry out the daily vehicle check and inventory.
• Report immediately any damage or accident to the immediate supervisor/Field Office / Logistics Assistant following correct procedures in the case of the accident, incident or complaints.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and tidy always.
• Ensure that the vehicle is only used for NRC approved purposes.
• Keep and respect NRC driver rule and conduct.
• Respect traffic regulation as per the Road Transport and Traffic regulation.
• Responsible for the collection, storage, transport and final delivery of all goods in his/her vehicle.
• Ensure every passenger wears Safety Belt before start driving the vehicle.
• No mobile phones are to be answered when driving
• Driving style should suit local conditions, and should be careful and passive
• As a representative of NRC the driver is expected to dress and behave in a respectable manner at all times
• The driver should manage his/her time properly and report promptly to work. She/he should also ensure that s/he is adequately rested prior to long journeys

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Valid Grade 3 driver’s license
• Experience from working as a Driver in three (3) years a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• knowledge of English Language
• knowledge of Auto mechanics.

How to Apply

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by 16 January 2021 at 5:00 pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”