Generic Responsibilities 

• Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents, and goods/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, driver and vehicle policies always.
• Maintain the logbook for all trips.
• Always maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
• In liaison with the line manager, 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

• Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standards.
• Facilitate movements of personnel and goods.

Generic professional competencies:

• Valid driver’s license
• above grade 10 level completed
• Experience from working as a Driver in five (5) years a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Some knowledge of English.
• The driver must be flexible during the work hours based on the assigned shift (morning or evening).

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Geographical area knowledge
• Computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)
• Ability to work under pressure.

Behavioral competencies:

• Handling insecure environments
• Working with people
• Coping with change
• Communicate with impact and respect.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.