Driver

Drive and manage vehicles for operational support

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Overview

Drive and manage vehicles for operational support

You have:

  • Clean driving license (no conviction letter).
  • 4x2, 4x4 / off road experience.
  • Manual transmission experience.
  • Fluency in local language.
  • Knowledge of English language will be a privilege.
  • Working with people.
  • Handling insecure environments.

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC Ukraine is looking for Driver based in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovska oblast.

We are currently looking for candidate for one vacant position in Dnipro:

- Driver for rented car (4x2, minibus).

Overall purpose of the role is to support the transportation based in Ukraine, to plan and manage the fleet / logistics activities in support of relief operations in Dnipropetrovska oblast.

The Driver is responsible to drive, manage and administer the vehicle to provide safe and efficient transport for operations teams and field offices.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be

Generic responsibilities:

  • Carry out the Daily vehicle driving duty and inspection of vehicle in accordance with the Supply Chain Manual;
  • Ensure that each vehicle is carrying a Vehicle Log Book, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher;
  • Ensure that the vehicles are cleaned both inside and out whenever needed;
  • Report any accident or damage or defects to the vehicle to the SC Officer and Security Specialist and appropriate complete Accident Report, passing it to the Supply Chain Officer for action;
  • Check and ensure Vehicle Log Books are correctly completed. Ensure that the Log Books are handed to the SC Officer on the first day of each month;
  • Make sure that all vehicles are parked correctly during the day and at night at the office parking;
  • Check own vehicle after it has returned from repair to ensure that the work it went in for has been completed;
  • Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations of Ukraine and DRC in country;
  • At all times, be in possession of a valid driving license and make sure that the license is renewed when necessary;
  • Advise the SC Officer of needed service and maintenance of the assigned vehicle minimum 3 days in advance.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Communicating with Supply Chain Officers and Security Advisor;
  • Monitoring fuel states and organizing refuelling;
  • Sending the completed Logbook to the Supply Chain Officer at the end of each day;
  • Clean driving license (no conviction letter);
  • 4x2, 4x4 / off road experience;
  • Manual transmission experience;
  • Fluency in local language;
  • Working with people;
  • Handling insecure environments;
  • Knowledge of English language will be a privilege.

We offer****:

  • 3 months with possibility of extension based on available funding.
  • Level J2
  • Start date: As soon as possible

Only candidates who possess the right to work in Ukraine will be considered

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English or Ukrainian.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 21 June 202****3

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

Potential interview questions

Can you give an example of a time you had to make a quick decision while driving? The interviewer wants to understand how you handle pressure during transportation duties. Provide a specific example that highlights your quick thinking and decision-making skills.
How do you ensure vehicle safety and maintenance? The interviewer is assessing your understanding of vehicle upkeep responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to communicate effectively with a team member. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle navigating in an unfamiliar area? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever faced a difficult situation while driving in an insecure environment? How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo