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About this job
Overview
NRC Tanzania is looking for a competent driverThe purpose of the driver is to run official transport errands with people and cargo/materials to the destinations as instructed by approved NRC officers. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Duties and responsibilities
Drive staff and NRC visitors on official duties, on instruction by Fleet-in-Charge
Maintain a logbook for all trips undertaken
Pick, drop and circulate mail, letters, contracts, proposals, documents, and cargo/materials to the required destination
Operate the NRC designated vehicle in accordance with NRC policies and procedures
Maintain assigned NRC vehicle in proper operating condition at all times including fueling, securing, cleaning, timely minor repairs, and reporting to the Fleet Supervisor of required major repairs
In liaison with the Fleet In-Charge arrange for major repairs and servicing of the assigned vehicle at the right intervals.
Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the required legal and other documents and equipment including vehicle insurance, vehicle licenses, vehicle logs, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts and tools
Report immediately eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
Assist as assigned by the Fleet In-Charge, in preparing of fleet-related reports
Ensure that all the necessary records and forms related to the assigned vehicles are properly filled and filed as required by NRC policies.
Drive NRC vehicles on approved routes/roads as well as parking them in secure designated areas.
Qualifications
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or equivalent
Driving License, Class C obtained from a certified driving school.
Ability to chauffer Senior NRC staff and high profile visitors.
Good language skills (English/Swahili) – Both written and spoken.
Basic computer literacy will be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
High level of integrity.
Recommendation from previous organisations worked for.
Having previous experience working with NGO/UN desirable but not mandatory.
Experience working odd hours, weekends, and Holidays as the need arises from time to time.
Personal qualities
A team player
Smart, Polite, Respectful, Flexible, and Sociable
Knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics
Understanding of vehicle security
We can offer
Duty station: KibondoThe contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in KibondoApplication deadline: 14.10.2020
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee.
We work in crises across more than 30 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 is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience and protect the lives, rights, and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communitiesNRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
NRC Tanzania is looking for a competent driverThe purpose of the driver is to run official transport errands with people and cargo/materials to the destinations as instructed by approved NRC officers. All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity, and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Duties and responsibilities
Drive staff and NRC visitors on official duties, on instruction by Fleet-in-Charge
Maintain a logbook for all trips undertaken
Pick, drop and circulate mail, letters, contracts, proposals, documents, and cargo/materials to the required destination
Operate the NRC designated vehicle in accordance with NRC policies and procedures
Maintain assigned NRC vehicle in proper operating condition at all times including fueling, securing, cleaning, timely minor repairs, and reporting to the Fleet Supervisor of required major repairs
In liaison with the Fleet In-Charge arrange for major repairs and servicing of the assigned vehicle at the right intervals.
Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the required legal and other documents and equipment including vehicle insurance, vehicle licenses, vehicle logs, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts and tools
Report immediately eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
Assist as assigned by the Fleet In-Charge, in preparing of fleet-related reports
Ensure that all the necessary records and forms related to the assigned vehicles are properly filled and filed as required by NRC policies.
Drive NRC vehicles on approved routes/roads as well as parking them in secure designated areas.
Qualifications
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or equivalent
Driving License, Class C obtained from a certified driving school.
Ability to chauffer Senior NRC staff and high profile visitors.
Good language skills (English/Swahili) – Both written and spoken.
Basic computer literacy will be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
High level of integrity.
Recommendation from previous organisations worked for.
Having previous experience working with NGO/UN desirable but not mandatory.
Experience working odd hours, weekends, and Holidays as the need arises from time to time.
Personal qualities
A team player
Smart, Polite, Respectful, Flexible, and Sociable
Knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics
Understanding of vehicle security
We can offer
Duty station: KibondoThe contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in KibondoApplication deadline: 14.10.2020
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee.
We work in crises across more than 30 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 is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience and protect the lives, rights, and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communitiesNRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.