Norwegian Refugee Council
Drivers
2 Vacancies
National Position
The Norwegian
Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60
years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for
refugees and internally displaced people.
NRC advocates
for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the
shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and
water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian
Refugee Council has approximately 3500 committed and competent employees
involved in projects across four continents.
In addition, NRC
runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650
professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Norwegian Refugee
Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since
expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011.
Since 2004, the
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and
expertise in working with displaced populations.
NRC has mainly
focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently
by the drought and famine.
NRC’s Horn of
Africa operation comprises of large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early
recovery interventions spread across seven countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia,
Djibouti and Yemen), and most recently Eritrea and South Sudan.
NRC’s overall
strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of
displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and
seeking durable solutions.
The regional
office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure
standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi
country programming and ensuring quality and coordination.
The main purpose
of these two positions is to carry out official transport errands with people
and cargo/materials to the destinations as instructed by approved NRC officers.
Job description
- Drive staff and NRC visitors on official duties, on instruction by Fleet-in-Charge or an approved NRC Horn of Africa, South Sudan & Yemen Mission Officer
- 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
- 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 the processing of visas, passports, clearing and forwarding of import and export documentation.
- Assist in making prompt payments; bank statutory cheque deposits, pay parking fees, fuel and minor repairs.
- Ensure that all the necessary records and forms related to the assigned vehicles are properly filled and filed as required by NRC policies.
Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Pass level of education or equivalent
- Kenya Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving License, Class A, B & C
- Kenya Police Certificate of Good Conduct
- Kenya Automobile Association (AA) Certificate of Proficiency in driving.
- Ability to chauffer Senior NRC staff and high profile visitors.
- Good language skills (English/Swahili) – Both written and spoken.
- Basic computer literacy
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, at least 3 in an urban environment - preferably Nairobi.
- High level of integrity (possess Good Recommendations of previous good conduct in a similar role)
- NGO/UN experience desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience working odd hours, weekends and Holidays as need arises from time to time.
Education field
Logistics
Education level
General upper
secondary school
Personal qualities
- A team player
- Smart, Polite, Respectful, Flexible and Sociable
- Knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics
- Understanding of vehicle security
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract duration: upto 31st December 2014 with possible
extension
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC’s compensation package
The candidate
will observe the NRC Code of Conduct, and working hours of the office in
Nairobi.
Candidates
should apply on line by going through www.nrc.no
Email and paper
applications will not be considered
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
