Driver Sudan Kosti

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NRC resumed operations in Sudan in 2020, providing humanitarian assistance, protection, and durable solutions. Our country programme integrates all of NRC’s six core competencies (camp management, education, ICLA, livelihoods, shelter, and WASH), and provides a rapid response capacity (including for the recent refugee emergency in eastern Sudan), and thematic capacities for cash and markets-based approaches, advocacy, digital modes of assistance, and co-leading various technical and strategic coordination platforms.

Role Specific Information

The Driver is responsible for transporting NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved within an area, country or other location.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Duties & 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/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 trainings and workshops
• Always carry out basic security checks on the vehicles that he/she uses before starting driving and at the end of the day. (Battery water, fuel & oil levels, radiator water, Tire pressure/condition, etc.)
• Ensure the vehicle meets the maintenance schedule and should inform the Logistics Assistant or Field Office Coordinator of any faults as and they occur.
• Maintain neat & accurate record of all journeys in the vehicle logbook.
• Report immediately any damage or accident to the immediate supervisor/Field Office Coordinator /Logistics Manager
• Following the correct procedures in the case of the accident, incident or complaints.
• Ensure that the vehicle is only used for NRC approved purposes.
• Keep and respect NRC driver rules and conduct.
• Responsible for the collection, storage, transport and final delivery of all goods in his/her vehicle.
• Ensure every passenger wears safety belt before start driving the vehicle.
• No mobile phones are to be answered when driving
• The driver should manage his/her time properly and report promptly to work. S/he should also ensure that s/he is adequately rested prior to long journeys
• Drivers requiring prescription glasses must wear these at all times when driving
• The driver should familiarize him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly any security issues to be aware of

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holder of a valid private license
• 2 years and above 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
• Good command of Arabic language and workable English language.
• Willing to travel to remote areas and to camp in the field, ability to work flexibly including weekends and willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.
• Very good knowledge and application of the country’s as well as organization’s Driving, Road Transport & Traffic regulations
• General Knowledge Mechanical skills and In-depth, general understanding of vehicle and equipment mechanics / electrics.
• Good Communications Skills.
• Must be from White Nile area.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Kosti Field Office

NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

NB: All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

To apply please visit www.nrc.no careers