Driver

Contract

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Driver

​ About the Job

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Overall purpose of the role:

• Drive DRC staff and assets/equipment in a safe and reliable manner
• Maintain the safety and good running condition of DRC vehicle being used

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for any vehicle he/she is driving, transporting authorized DRC personnel on

official duty and cargo to the points of destination. This includes collecting materials from projects and suppliers

• Pick and drop the assigned users of vehicle
• Drive safely the passengers, keeping in mind the security of passengers and belongings
• Assist passengers to load and unload personal or official belongings
• Fill out the vehicle logbook and ensure passenger signature for every trip
• Ensure the car is always at minimum half a tank and to refuel when necessary
• Responsible for the designated vehicles being representative and clean (interior as well as exterior) at all times
• Perform general check up on the cars (engine oil, brake oil, tire pressure, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, etc.) to make sure the car is road worthy in the morning
• Ensure all vehicle’s equipment and tools are clean and in place
• Physical inspection of all DRC-rented vehicles upon request by fleet manager
• Provide assistance in all procurement and supply requisitions of office and project equipment, supplies, materials, and furniture as tasked by Supervisor
• Other relevant task given by the supervisor
• Pick-up or delivery goods to or from the site
• Implement duties in line with the DRC Code of Conduct and represent DRC in a good way
• Respect of national driving laws

About you

Required experience and competencies

Minimum requirements

• Proven driving experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of local area
• Technical expertise in basic vehicle repairs
• Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures
• Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data
• Knowledge of logistics and procurement
• Fluency in local language
• Valid driving license
• Truck/bus driving license (if relevant)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience preferably in NGOs/INGOs are required
• English and Arabic language skills are desirable

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

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

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

Communicating: Listening and speaking 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: 9 Months (renewable dependent on both funding and performance)

Employment Band: J

Designation of Duty Station: Antakya

Start date: 11.04.2022

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

Application process

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

Closing date for applications: 27.03.2022

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