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Job Title:    Driver (2 Jobs)

Organization:  Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:   Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Logistics
Team Leader – Fleet and Assets

 

About NRC:

The Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping
people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries,
providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every
year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is
a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the
humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to
strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of
vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement
Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for
people displaced within their own country.

 

Job Summary:  The Driver is responsible for transporting NRC
staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when
officially approved within an area, country or other location.

 

Key Duties and 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

·       
Mapping
out movement routes in the camp and within the operations area

·       
Maintain
neatness of the vehicle interior and exterior

·       
Reporting
any accidental incidences with an incidence report to the line manager

·       
Ensure
that all movements are updated on the MOVCON before setting off for any journey

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate for the NRC Driver job placement must hold a Senior four
(O-Level qualification) is required

·       
Plus a
Valid driving permit – DL class

·       
At least
three years of experience as a driver in an INGO / large organization

·       
Training
in defensive driving will be an advantage

·       
Very
good command of English

 

Behavioural competencies (max 6) These are personal qualities that influence
how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12
behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

·       
Handling
insecure environments

·       
Working
with people

·       
Coping
with change

·       
Communicate
with impact and respect

 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should
apply online at the link below.

 

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Here

 

Deadline: 31^st December 2020

 

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