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Position: Driver (Tanzania Nationals Only) – Tanzania
Norwegian Refugee Council
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, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 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.

In mid-April 2016, NRC conducted a pre-assessment mission in the refugee camps in north western Tanzania and the assessment revealed that the humanitarian situation for the refugees requires urgent intervention and NRC therefore decided to establish an operational office in Kibondo town, to respond in Mtendeli and/or Nduta refugee camps. The initial interventions will focus in three sectors; shelter, WASH and education (initially construction of permanent classrooms).
To apply for this position please go to NRC website at www.nrc.no and follow the “VACANCIES” link.

Email and paper applications will not be considered.
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.
The purpose of the Driver position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the support functions.

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Provide anti-corruption, transparency and cost efficiency focus in all processes
Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved
Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment
Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management (i.e. maintain the logbook for all trips, arrange for repairs and servicing)
Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
Promote and share ideas for improvement

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience from working in in humanitarian logistics context
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license for particular vehicle (i.e bus, truck, motorcycle, light vehicle)
Experienced with Route planning
Experienced in basic vehicle maintenance fleet management
Able to prioritize and plan ahead
Accurate filing skills
Knowledge of Kiha
High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)

Education field
• Transport / Distribution

Education level
• General upper secondary school

Personal qualities
Managing resources to optimize results
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
We offer

Duty station: Kibondo
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 Kibondo.
Deadline for application: 04/03/2019

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