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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Driver
Job Identification: 2084 Location: Yola, Adamawa
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Administration
Role and Responsibilities
The Driver is responsible for transporting NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods / materials to designated destinations officially approved within an area, country or other location.
Generic Responsibilities (max 10)
Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to approved destinations
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 to the fleet officer
Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
Maintain the logbook for all trips
Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
In liaison with the fleet officer, arrange for repairs and servicing
Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment
Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops.
Specific Responsibilities:
Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations
Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
Ensure vehicle is always clean and in proper condition.
Drive NRC vehicles to pick or drop employees at their designated duty areas within and sometimes outside Borno State
Deliver Important documents to required destinations as directed.
Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient
Perform preventive and regular maintenance on NRC vehicle
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
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.
Critical interfaces:
All programmes.
All support functions.
Competencies
Professional Competencies:
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Previous experience from working as a driver or service support staff
At least SSCE (WASSCE or NECO) educational qualification is required
Valid driver’s license
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts preferred
Fluency in English and Hausa, both written and verbal.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
Good basic arithmetic skills.
Defensive driving skills.
Experience in handling high profiled vehicles such as SUV and double cab pick-up.
Ability to make good and quick decision on the wheel.
Behavioural Competencies (max 6):
Adaptable and coping with change
Managing resources
Handling insecure environments
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan