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Transport NRC personnel and maintain vehicle safety

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Monday 19 Jun 2023 at 20:59 UTC

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Overview

Transport NRC personnel and maintain vehicle safety

You have:

  • Valid driver's license required for the position.
  • Experience working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Some knowledge of English is required.
  • Professional humanitarian-related certificates are appreciated.
  • Driving experience abroad is appreciated.

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 2 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 2 (NRC) contracts.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

1. Role and responsibilities

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.

Generic responsibilities:

1. Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents, and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved. 2. Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods, and the vehicle. 3. Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service. 4. Always respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies. 5. Maintain the logbook for all trips. 6. Always maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc. 7. In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing 8. Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment. 9. Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Driving the vehicle for delivery and collection of mails, documents, pouches, equipment and other administrative tasks upon the request of direct supervisor; 2. To provide support to program teams in loading, unloading and delivery humanitarian aids in the missions as required;

3. To accept flexible working hours, depending on mission requirements (overtime is reimbursed according to NRC regulations). 4. Provide clerical support to operational and programme activities. 5. Performing other duties as required.

Competencies:

1. Professional competencies

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 :

 professional humanitarian-related certificates of the courses/training completion are appreciated.

 the right to cross the border and driving experience abroad is appreciated.

2. Behavioural competencies:

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

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you transported staff safely in a challenging environment. What steps did you take? This question assesses your ability to ensure safety in difficult conditions. Provide a specific example that highlights your decision-making and safety skills.
How would you handle a situation where the vehicle breaks down during a mission? This question tests your problem-solving and emergency response skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What protocols do you follow to maintain the vehicle in good condition? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of when you had to adjust your schedule for urgent mission requirements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with local traffic regulations while driving for the organization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no