Driver - National Contract
Southern Africa
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Southern Africa
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Closing Date: Closed
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian,
non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40
countries around the world.
DRC’s mandate is driven by three global strategic
objectives within the DRC Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of
immediate suffering among people affected by conflict, Safeguarding,
restoration and development of livelihoods, and, Institutional and
organisational change that contributes to protection of people’s rights and
peaceful handling of conflict.
Background
DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015,
providing support to the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring
dignified reception conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos
island. In March 2016, DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to
the changing context and the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.
Purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Logistics Officer, and in
support of DRC field staff, the Driver will Drive
DRC staff and assets/equipment in a safe and reliable manner, maintain the
safety and good running condition of DRC vehicle being used.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the following:
- To possess and keep proper and valid driving license and other related documentations
- The driver is responsible for any vehicle he is driving, transporting authorized DRC personnel on official duty and cargo to the points of destination. This includes collecting materials from projects and suppliers.
- Pick and Drop the assigned users of Vehicle
- Drive safely the passengers, keeping in mind the security of passengers and belongings
- To assist passengers to load and unload personal or official belongings.
- Fill out the vehicle logbook and ensure passenger signature for every trip
- To ensure the car is always at minimum half a tank and to re-fuel when necessary
- The driver is responsible for the designated vehicles being representative and clean (interior as well as exterior) at all times.
- To perform general check up on the cars (engine oil, brake oil, tire pressure, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, etc) to make sure the car is road worthy in the morning.
- Ensure all vehicle’s equipment and tools are clean and in place
- To be willing to travel, stay overnight in other provinces upon request.
- Physical inspection of all DRC-rented Vehicles upon request by fleet manager.
- Provide assistance in all procurement and supply requisitions of office and project equipment, supplies, materials and furniture as tasked by Supervisor
- Other relevant task given by your supervisor.
- Pick-up or delivery goods to or from the site.
- Implement duties in line with the DRC Code of Conduct and represent DRC in a good way.
- Respect of national driving laws.
Required Qualifications
To be successful
in this role you must have:
- 3 years of previous driving experience in a similar position.
- Speaking Greek
- Good communication skills with sound knowledge of spoken English
- Knowledge of local area.
- Have valid driving license. Truck/bus driving license is not a requirement, but it will be considered as a plus
- Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures
- Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data
- Knowledge of logistics and procurement considered an asset
Skills & Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities
- Strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Terms and Conditions
The contract will be under the
Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be provided to the employees
(Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus).
DRC provides training opportunities
to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff
members’ professional and personal development.
The position
will be based in Atica (Greece) and national terms and conditions apply
General Regulations
The employee shall
follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and ethical guidelines,
including
the Code of
Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
Employee should
not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without
prior
authorization.
Employee should
not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any
project
during the DRC
contract period.
Employee should
not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other
material
without prior
authorization.
Application Process
Interested? Then apply for this
position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies
All applicants must send a cover
letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
Applications close on the 25th of September 2017 .
Due to the urgency of the position
DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile
before the above deadline.
This vacancy is now closed.
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