Danish Refugee Council NGO Driver Jobs in Gambella Ethiopia
Danish Refugee Council NGO Driver Jobs in Gambella Ethiopia
Title: Driver
Location:
Gambella
Required:
3
Reports to:
Supply Chain Team Leader
Start of Contract & Duration:
6 months
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants.
The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009. With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date
Support the Fleet Officer with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Supervisors
Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use
Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order
A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his supervisor.
After consulting a mechanic, the supervisor will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off
the road for repair
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle
The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times.
The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey
Driver is to ensure DRC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.
In this position, you will also be expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for Excellence:
Focusing on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the Lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating Integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values.
Personal Specifications
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional driving
Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company is an advantage
A full and clean driving license
Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work in complex and difficult circumstances
Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance
A proactive and flexible approach to work; An ability to work with minimum supervision
A systematic approach to work; A people orientated person who enjoys working in a team
A keen interest in self development
Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations
A certificate in Defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage.
Hold a certificate in automobile mechanics is an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than 9th December 2018
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