Driver Ethiopia Jigjiga
Transport NRC staff and goods safely to destinations.
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Overview
Transport NRC staff and goods safely to destinations.
You have:
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Some knowledge of English
- Fluency in Somali and Amharic
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
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.
Qualifications
Competencies
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
- Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies for this position:
- Valid driver’s license
- 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, Amharic, and English languages
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure the safety and security of passengers and cargo during transport? | This question assesses your understanding of transport safety protocols. | Discuss your methods to evaluate and manage risks during transport. |
| Describe a situation where you had to deal with a vehicle breakdown. What steps did you take? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills in a crisis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you do to maintain a vehicle in good working condition? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you tell me about a time you had to navigate an insecure environment while driving? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle communication with passengers who speak different languages? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take if you encounter an unexpected detour or traffic issue? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are your methods for keeping accurate logs of your trips? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked during weekends or holidays? How did you manage your schedule? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 11 months ago
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Source:
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