Driver

Transport NRC staff and visitors safely to destinations.

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ET Travel; Jijiga (Ethiopia)

Application deadline 7 days ago: Monday 15 Jun 2026 at 17:00 UTC

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Overview

Transport NRC staff and visitors safely to destinations.

You have:

  • Minimum Diploma in related fields with a 5 years and above related experience.
  • Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Some knowledge of English.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Fluency in Somali and English languages.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Qualifications

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Behavioural competencies

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

2. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Minimum Diploma in related fields with a 5 years and above related experience.
  • 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
  • Some knowledge of English

Context related skills, knowledge, and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

  • Geographical area knowledge
  • Fluency in Somali, and English languages

NRC only advertises job openings in the organization website through Ethiojobs, and any advertisements published on other websites or social media do not represent our organization.

Responsibilities

  1. Role and responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting NRC staff/visitors 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, drivers and 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/direct supervisor, 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 personal and good
  • Be flexible to work any shift during the 24 hrs day i.e., 08.00AM-4.00PM; 04.00PM – 12.00AM; 12.00AM- 08.00AM including weekends and public holidays.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience driving in complex environments? Understanding your past experiences helps assess your readiness for challenging situations. Highlight specific experiences and how you handled the challenges.
How do you maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations? This question evaluates your commitment to safety and regulatory adherence. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation on the road. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the safety and security of passengers and goods during transport? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to prepare for your shifts and ensure timely transport? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've handled vehicle maintenance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you manage communication with NRC staff and supervisors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you understand about NRC’s mission regarding humanitarian work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 21 days ago - Updated 8 days ago - Source: nrc.no