Driver Ethiopia Jigjiga
Safely transport NRC staff and goods to approved destinations.
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Overview
Safely transport NRC staff and goods to approved destinations.
You have:
- Valid Grade 4 and above driver’s license
- 5 years’ Experience 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
- Geographical area knowledge
- Fluency in Somali, Amharic, and English languages
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:
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 Grade 4 and above driver’s license
- 5 years’ Experience 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
Responsibilities
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 approve
- 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 workshop
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 a time when you had to drive in a challenging environment? | This question assesses your ability to handle insecure situations while driving. | Provide a specific example and explain the challenges you faced and how you managed them. |
| How do you ensure the safety of passengers and goods during transport? | The interviewer is gauging your awareness of safety protocols. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What actions do you take when you encounter a vehicle breakdown? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain your vehicle for optimal performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an occasion when you had to adapt your schedule to meet urgent transport needs. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage to comply with local traffic regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to communicate effectively with passengers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain why maintaining a clean vehicle is important? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 9 months ago
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Updated 8 months ago
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Source:
nrc.no
