Driver Ethiopia Shire

Role and responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting NRC staff and equipment/materials to approved destinations. 

Generic responsibilities 

• Transport NRC staff, visitors, materials to designated destinations when officially approved 
• Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
• Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
• Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical/vehicle policies at all times
• Maintain the logbook for all trips
• Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition & clean at all times
•  Arrange for repairs and servicing in consultation with your line manager 
• Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment 
• Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops

Specific responsibilities 

• Drive NRC Ethiopia vehicles to give service to NRC staff as required and given schedule by the Logistics Assistant /Camp coordinator.
• Always carry out basic security checks on the vehicles that he/she uses before starting driving and at the end of the day. (Battery water, fuel & oil levels, radiator water, Tyre pressure/condition, etc.) 
• Ensure the vehicle meets the maintenance schedule and should inform the Logistics Assistant of any faults as and they occur.
• Maintain neat & accurate record of all journeys in the vehicle logbook.
• Carry out the daily vehicle check and inventory.
• Report immediately any damage or accident to the immediate supervisor/Field Office / Logistics Assistant following correct procedures in the case of the accident, incident or complaints.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and tidy always.
• Ensure that the vehicle is only used for NRC approved purposes.
• Keep and respect NRC driver rule and conduct.
• Respect traffic regulation as per the Road Transport and Traffic regulation.
• Responsible for the collection, storage, transport and final delivery of all goods in his/her vehicle.
• Ensure every passenger wears a Safety Belt before start driving the vehicle.
• No mobile phones are to be answered when driving 
• Driving style should suit local conditions, and should be careful and passive 
• As a representative of NRC the driver is expected to dress and behave in a respectable manner at all times 
• The driver should manage his/her time properly and report promptly to work. She/he should also ensure that s/he is adequately rested prior to long journeys 
• Drivers requiring prescription glasses must wear these at all times when driving 
• Drivers must carry out a weekly vehicle check, and submit the Weekly Vehicle Check form to the Logistics Technical Assistant
• The driver should familiarize him/herself with the tools and equipment in the vehicle 
• The driver should familiarize him/herself with the local area and planned journey route prior to departure, particularly any security issues to be aware of 
• Undertake any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.