Driver

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

About the job

The driver is expected to represent Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct. The driver makes all journeys in accordance with established schedules. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Drives vehicles responsibly according to DRC’s driver manual
• Understands and follows all traffic rules, local speed limits and traffic regulations.
• Transports people and ensures that all the passengers are using seatbelts and abiding to DRC cars rules
• Transports material (making sure that the material & vehicle are not being damaged while stacking)
• Applying standard procedures in case of accident with a written report to the supervisor
• Keeps the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity.
• Ensures that non- DRC staff, needing to travel in DRC vehicles have authorization from the appropriate person.
• Fills all necessary documents and worksheets related to the fleets, example the logbooks
• Report technical problems and breakdowns to Logistics Assistant.
• Be aware of when the vehicle needs servicing and advise Logistics Assistant.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-departure checklist and confirm all required items are present.
• If necessary, prepare additional materials according to the mission needs (snow chains, additional fuel tank, stickers, flag, tools, medical and food kits, etc.)
• Keep the interior and exterior of the vehicle clean at all times.
• Use fuel card appropriately and record all consumption on logsheet.

About you

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Public driving license and 1 year experience in a similar function. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Lebanese driving license for at least 5 years.
• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
• Basic mechanical skills
• Team spirit, flexibility & adaptability

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: Contract Until end of February 2022 renewable based on performance and availability of funds

Band/Level: J

Duty Station: Bekaa

Start date: December 2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact sama.kanaan@drc.ngo

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 13 December 2021

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