Driver Ukraine Kharkiv

Transport NRC staff and ensure safety and vehicle maintenance.

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NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council

Open positions at NRC

Kharkiv (Ukraine)

Logistics & Procurement

Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 23 Jan 2025 at 15:14 UTC

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Overview

Transport NRC staff and ensure safety and vehicle maintenance.

You have:

Knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian languages
Valid driver’s license (Ukrainian standard)
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
Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Coping with change
Communicate with impact and respect

Contract

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Details

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian languages
Valid driver’s license (Ukrainian standard)
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

Behavioural competencies:

Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Coping with change
Communicate with impact and respect

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

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.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

To be dedicated in 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;

We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities

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/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

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to drive in difficult conditions. How did you handle it?	This assesses your experience and adaptability in challenging driving situations.	Provide a specific example, highlight your decision-making process and the outcome.
What steps do you take to ensure the safety of passengers in your vehicle?	This question aims to understand your prioritization of safety during transport.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience with driving in humanitarian contexts? What challenges did you face?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain your vehicle to ensure it is always ready for use?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to communicate with someone from a different background or language. How did you ensure effective communication?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.