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Driver / Community Liaison Assistant (National Contract)

Erbil

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Erbil
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Driver / Community Liaison Assistant  
Erbil (roving) 
 
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  
 
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 
 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 
 
About the job 
Drive DDG vehicles and transport DDG personnel between Erbil and project locations in Federal Iraq. At project locations, includes acting as a translator and assisting in facilitating community entry for international staff supporting Community Safety programming.. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 
 
  • To be at DDG’s disposal 40 hours per week – including occasional weekends. 
  • To transport DDG personnel between Erbil and project locations, including frequent overnight stay in Federal Iraq for multiple days. 
  • To transport DDG personnel between Erbil and other areas in Kurdistan/North Iraq as required. 
  • To ensure the car is always at minimum half a tank and to re-fuel when necessary. 
  • To perform general check up on the cars (engine oil, brake oil, tyre pressure, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, etc. 
  • Clean and make sure the car is road worthy prior to starting each (daily) shift.  
  • To complete all tasks related to the VIMS (Vehicle Information Management System) 
  • Under the close supervision of the Community Safety Project Manager, support in identifying and developing key contacts with various authorities and community figures to ease access and programme development 
  • As requested, assist expatriate staff with external representation with traditional and state authorities on programming and access issues  
  • Provide verbal translation during field mission; as requested, translate official and administrative documents from Kurdish &/or Arabic to English or from English to Kurdish &/or Arabic (written).  
  • Any other duties as assigned by the line manager. 
  • Implement duties in line with the DRC Code of Conduct and represent DDG/DRC in a professional manner.  
  • Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
 
About you 
To be successful in this role we expect you to have experience with UN or INGO in public relations/liaison roles. Moreover, we also expect the following:  
 
Required  
 
  • Up-to-date full driving licence. 
  • Capable of driving manual-drive and automatic vehicles, and capable of driving on “off-road” terrain. 
  • Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites for extended periods. 
  • Strong networking, interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to form new contacts and to represent DRC, its values and its programs adequately with project beneficiaries, and local civilian and military authorities. 
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people. Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player. 
  • Kurdish: fluent (written and spoken) 
  • Arabic: fluent (written and spoken) 
  • English: fluent (spoken) 
 
Desirable 
 
  • Experience with UN or INGO in public relations/liaison roles  
  • Good command of Microsoft Word and Excel 
 
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 DRC’s vision and values.  
 
 
We offer 
Contract length: 6 Months  
Level: B2.2  
Designation of Duty Station: Unaccompanied 
Start date: 3rd June 2018 
 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
 
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact hro@ddg-iraq.org. 
 
Application process 
 
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 
 
Closing date for applications: 27th May 2018 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 
 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 
 
This vacancy is now closed.
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