JOB TITLE: Driver

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CRM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and Infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.

The overall purpose of the role:

The objectives of this position are to perform the driving of DRC vehicles and ensure the safety of staff, look after the vehicle assigned to you and ensure that DRC driving rules and regulations, as well as those of the United Republic of Tanzania, are strictly adhered to.

Main Responsibilities:

• To perform all regular driving vehicle duties for DRC Tanzania
• This is to ensure that you are familiar with safety procedures relating to vehicles and travel and that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
• To take responsibility for the safety of passengers and to ensure both driver and passengers fasten seatbelts at all times.
• Ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fueled at all times.
• To carry out daily checks (water, oil, battery, tyres, windscreen wipers, etc.) and clean the vehicles to which you are driving
• To accurately record all journeys made in the log sheets of the vehicle.
• Ensure that all traffic regulations and speed limits in Tanzania are observed at all times.
• To adhere to all security guidelines of DRC
• Responsible for all equipment and tools on board the vehicle and accounted for.
• Responsible for loading goods into the vehicle and delivering them to the recipient in good condition.
• Ensure that the vehicle is securely locked at all times when not in use.
• To perform related duties as and when required by DRC

Representation

• Build and maintain strong relations with external stakeholders which relate to the supply chain. This includes suppliers, relevant governmental bodies, UNHCR and its logistics partner.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum two years of working experience, especially within the rough road context

• A valid driving license which covers all light vehicle

• Responsible attitude and a mature understanding of the nature of the work

• Experience in driving four-wheel drive vehicles

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Verbal and written in English

Education

• Secondary education level is required
• Driving college certificates

Key stakeholders:

• Donors
• Danish Refugee Council staff members
• Beneficiaries

Languages:

• English (Fluent, written and spoken)
• Swahili (Fluent, written and spoken)

Competency profile

• Compliance and Detail-oriented
• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive and adaptable
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
• Understand humanitarian issues in Tanzania and the region
• Willing to travel to project sites in Tanzania

Position Information

Employment Category: Grade J

Reporting to: Supply Chain Team Leader

Technical line manager: Supply Chain Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Unit/department: Support Services

Location: Kasulu/Nyarugusu

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC, we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for being the people they are and for their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which they will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDPs and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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