Driver

 
The Norwegian Refugee Council 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 persons. We advocate for their rights and assist with shelter, education, food security, and information counselling & legal assistance.

 

NRC seeks:
Driver (1 position)
 Gaza City

Qualifications and Experience
-Minimum of 3 years proffesional driving experience
-A full clean driving licence
-Basic English language skills for Driver position

Main Duties:

-To safely and securely ensure the transportation of NRC personnel and deliveries throughout the Gaza Strip
-Driving staff and deliverables to and from destinations including project sites as required
-Checking the route, road, location, destination and security situation before each journey
-Recording trip details on movements prior to departure (time of departure, passengers names, destination, and expected time of arrival)
-Checking that all tools (jacks etc) and items (spare tyres and first aid kit etc) are always kept in the vehicle
-Carry out daily vehicle checks, water, oil, tyres, etc...
-Keep vehicles clean and tidy
-Keeping up to date with, and communicating any security issues affecting staff movements
-Following official orders and procedures at checkpoints to the extent that they do not compromise the safety and security of NRC personnel or NRC’s beneficiaries
-Observing safe driving practices and respecting speed limits as required within the law of Gaza
-Carry out loading/unloading duties as required
-The Driver may be required to assist with NRC related procurement and other project logistics matters.
-All NRC staff is required to be flexible in their approach to roles, responsibilities and working hours.
 
Commencement:Oct. 2011
Contract period:6 months, with possible extension
Salary/benefits:According to NRC’s general directions pay commensurate with    experience and benefits provided.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV in English email to [email protected]
Persons selected for interview are requested to provide two professional references to the interview.
 
 IMPORTANT: Please state which vacancy you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Closing date: 2ed October 2011.
 
Due to the large number of applications expected only short listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interview.
 

The Norwegian Refugee Council has 2000 committed and competent employees involved in projects on four continents, to give refugees and internally displaced persons a better life and future. In addition we have one of the world’s largest standby forces with 600 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when crisis occur.