Driver (03 Positions) – Norwegian Refugee Council, Uganda

Position: Driver (03 Positions)

Reports to: Field Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader

Supervision of: N/A

Duty station: West Nile (Yumbe)

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. Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
5. Maintain the logbook for all trips
6. Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, 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
10. Ensure accurate fuel monitoring for assigned vehicle and provide a coherent fuel consumption account to the logistics officer at the end of every month clearly indicating refueling dates and corresponding odometer readings.

Specific responsibilities

• The Driver shall strictly follow the traffic rules and speed limits applicable, and shall always drive in a safe, considerate and defensive manner. In case of an accident the driver shall ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are followed, including filling in the accident report form.
• The Driver is responsible for cleaning and daily maintenance of the vehicle and shall ensure that it is in a safe running condition. He/she is also responsible for checking of oil level, water level, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and that the vehicle is at all times equipped with a first aid kit, a good spare tire and all prescribed tools and equipment. He/she will report promptly and in writing to NRC is some tools are missing.
• The driver is responsible for filling the logbook for all trips and to ensure that other drivers that may use the vehicle to do the same.
• The Driver shall ensure that all required licenses, insurance cards and vehicle permits are valid and available in the vehicle including accident reports. He/she must also ensure that own driving licence and other relevant driving papers are up to date.
• The Driver shall follow the instructions given in the Checklist from the NRC Drivers’ Manual.
• The Driver is responsible for performing minor repairs. If major repairs are needed these should be reported to the supervisor before making arrangements.
•  The Driver shall provide logistical support to NRC Teams during field missions, trainings and workshops.
• The Driver shall assist the Logistics Assistants and store clerks during packing goods for the NRC stores.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Programme staff
• Support staff
• Country/Area Office

2. Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

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 (shall be adapted to the specific position):

• The ideal applicant must hold O Level Certificate. A level and above will be added advantage
• Driving permit class of either CM, CH, DL, DM or DH
• A minimum of four years’ experience in driving, with clean driving record preferably in humanitarian context.
• Hold a certificate in automobile mechanics is an added advantage.
• A certificate in Defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure .environments is critical.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Available and willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job.

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

3. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency Framework

Application Procedure

• Application is online only; Qualified Uganda Nationals only
• submit application, detailed curriculum vitae and academic documents as a single PDF document by 27th December 2021
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis;
• NRC will at no stage of recruitment process request candidate to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
• NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply

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