Driver Iraq Nineveh - National

Contract

This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

The Driver is responsible for transporting NRC staff, visitors, documents, and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved within Nineveh area, or other location in the country, position will be based in Mosul.

Qualifications

Professional competencies

• Valid driver’s license
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Fluent in Arabic and some knowledge of English.
• Geographical area knowledge.
• 1 year driving experience with international NGOs.

• High School graduate.

  Behavioral competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results.
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change

What We Offer

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

• Contract Duration: Until 31 Dec 2024.
• Duty Station: Nineveh - Mosul – Iraq.
• Health Insurance is provided.
• Salary: G2/S1, according to NRC’s Iraq salary scale and terms and conditions.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated to what we do.
• To be innovative with our solutions.
• To act as one unified and inclusive team.
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve, and to each other… the members of our NRC family.
• Female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply, for more information, please read Job Description.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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/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, arrange for repairs and servicing.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment.
• Provide logistical support during training and workshops.

Specifically, you will;

• Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standards.
• Facilitate movements of personnel and goods.
• Be flexible to work during the day and night based on the allocated shift which includes the following: 08:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m; 04:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m; 12:00 a.m to 08:00 a.m.