Drivers at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - 5 Positions

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter/NFI sectors.

NRC is therefore seeking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Maiduguri
Slot: 5
Commencement: ASAP
Contract period: 12month

Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Driver reports to the Logistics Assistant.
• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Promote and share ideas for improvement
• Perform according to the work and development plan
• Drive NRC vehicles to pick or drop employees at their designated duty areas within and sometimes outside Maiduguri.
• Deliver Important documents to required destinations as directed.
• Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient
• Keep NRC vehicles clean and maintained at all times
• Perform preventive and regular maintenance on NRC vehicles
• Manage and update the vehicle log sheet
• Convey NRC staffs on assignments in and out of the office to their desired destinations
• Pick up and drop off NRC staffs and partners from the airport to their destinations
• Cleaning and maintenance of all NRC vehicles
• Chart the best route possible in order to save time
• Update the office on the status of the vehicle particulars for timely registrations and renewals.

Qualifications

• Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
• 2-3 years Driving experience in Maiduguri
• Minimum of WAEC
• Additional Educational qualification preferable
• Fluency in Spoken/Written English
• Driving school certificate
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Valid Driver’s License
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Must be able to work under pressure

Personal Qualification:

• Relevant experience in driving in Maiduguri and knowledge of the best/alternative routes in Maiduguri.
• Excellent inter personal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Organised and a good planner and possess significant understanding of complex emergencies
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• 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

Remuneration/Benefits
According to NRC’s directions.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their Application letter and updated CV's to: [email protected] The title of the position (Driver - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
Or
Candidates can also submit their applications and CV’s in a sealed envelope with the position clearly written on the envelope at the NRC office in Maiduguri at:
Plot 8/10 Jimina Street,
Off Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Any application received after the deadline stated above will not be considered.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.