Organization: NRC – Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Logistics
Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: 2024-07-21
Role and responsibilities
The driver is responsible for safely transporting NRC staff and equipment/materials to approved destinations.
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/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 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
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, Tire pressure/condition, etc.)
Ensure the vehicle meets the maintenance schedule and should inform the Logistics Officer of any faults as and they occur.
Maintain neat & accurate record of all journeys in the vehicle logbook.
Report immediately any damage or accident to the immediate supervisor/Head of Office /Logistics Manager in Addis Ababa following correct procedures in the case of the accident, incident or complaints.
Ensure that the vehicle is only used for NRC approved purposes.
Keep and respect NRC driver rule and conduct.
Responsible for the collection, storage, transport and final delivery of all goods in his/her vehicle.
Ensure every passenger wears a Safety Belt before start driving the vehicle.
No mobile phones are to be answered when driving
The driver should manage his/her time properly and report promptly to work. S/he should also ensure that s/he is adequately rested prior to long journeys
Drivers requiring prescription glasses must wear these at all times when driving
The driver should familiarize him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly any security issues to be aware of
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.