The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Job Vacancy – Driver
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Supply Chain Assistant (Warehouse Management) at The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Workplace: Kibondo
Department/Country: Tanzania
Contract type: National contract
Homepage: drc.ngo
ABOUT DRC
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world – and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
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 (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.
Overall purpose of the role:
The objectives of this position is to perform the driving of DRC vehicles and ensure the safety of staff, looking after the vehicle assign to you and ensuring 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 vehicles duties for DRC Tanzania
- To ensure that you are familiar with safety procedures relating to vehicle and travel, and that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
- To take responsibility for safety of passengers, and to ensure both driver and passengers fasten seatbelts at all times.
- To ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fueled at all times
- To carry out daily checks (water, oil, battery, tires, 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.
- To ensure that all traffic regulations in Tanzania and speed limits are observed at all times.
- To adhere to all security guidelines of DRC
- Responsible for all equipment’s and tools on board on the vehicle and account for.
- Responsible of goods loaded in the vehicle and deliver them to the recipient in good conditions.
- To 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 stakeholder where this relates to Supply Chain. This includes with 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.
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Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 2 years 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 of 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
- Understands 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 the people they are and 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 he or she 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’s 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 DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive 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, IDP’s 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 DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.
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