Overview
Driver Ethiopia North Afar Jobs in Zone 3, Afar Region, Ethiopia at Norwegian Refugee Council
Title: Driver Ethiopia North Afar
Company: Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Zone 3, Afar Region, Ethiopia
Job Description
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
Qualifications
Competencies
Professional competencies
- 8-12th Grade complete with basic
- A minimum of Grade three valid driving licenses.
- Valid driver’s license
- 4 years and above experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own skills/profile
- Some knowledge of English and Local Language
Behavioral competencies
- Handling insecure environments
- Working with people
- Coping with change
- Communicate with impact and respect