Driver

Driver –Madaba(female)

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

DRC office in Madaba is expanding to include a project in Petra/Wadi Musa and is looking for a qualified female Driver to handle the logistics of the project. This position requires commute up to 5 times per week between the field office in Madaba and the project location next to Wadi Mujib dam, and possibly to Amman. There will be a vehicle for the driver provided for these DRC official work and commutes from the Madaba field office.

About the job

The individual will report directly to Base Manager-Madaba. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Drive organization vehicles from 8:30 am until  16:30 pm.
• Maintain the company vehicles and ensure that any problems associated with the vehicles are immediately reported to the Logistics and admin officer.
• Maintain organization vehicle logs.
• Check and key track of water, oil and other vehicle levels daily.
• Ensure the organization vehicle is clean and presentable.
• Responsible to fill in vehicle milage/log sheets on daily basis.
• Purches office supplies, pay office bills and/or any other logistic task requested by the Supply Chain Assistant.
• To know the city and roads of Madaba and the route to Wadi Musa/Petra, and traffic patterns & alternate routes

About you

Required / Desirable

• High school diploma
• Drive organization vehicles from 8:30 am until  16:30 pm.
• Maintain the company vehicles and ensure that any problems associated with the vehicles are immediately reported to the Logistics and admin officer.
• Maintain organization vehicle logs.
• Check and key track of water, oil and other vehicle levels daily.
• Ensure the organization vehicle is clean and presentable.
• Responsible to fill in vehicle milage/log sheets on daily basis.
• Purches office supplies, pay office bills and/or any other logistic task requested by the Supply Chain Assistant.
• To know the city and roads of Madaba and the route to Wadi Musa/Petra, and traffic patterns & alternate routes
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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. 

Designation of Duty Station: Madaba (frequent travel to Wadi Musa, Petra or Amman)

Start date: ASAP

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.

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2020

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.