Job Opportunity at DRC – Danish Refugee Council, Driver

Driver at DRC – Danish Refugee Council

Location :  Kibondo
Date : 16-05-2019
Duration : Until 31-12-2019

BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which
provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people,
on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.
DRC is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania and has been operating in Tanzania from October 2015
since the establishment of Nduta refugee camp. As part of the Burundian Refugee Response in
Tanzania, DRC implements programs in Nduta and Mtendeli camps in the sectors of camp
management, community-based protection, protection, livelihoods, general food distribution and
WASH.

Job Objectives
The objectives of this position is to perform the driving of DRC Tanzania work is carried out and ensure the safety of the staff, looking after the vehicle assigned to him, and ensure that the DRC driving rules and regulations are followed.

Key Accountabilities

  • To perform all regular driving duties of DRC in Tanzania
  • To ensure that you are familiar with safety procedures relating to vehicles and travel, and that all such procedures and guidelines are followed
  • To take responsibility for the safety of passengers, and to ensure both driver and passengers wear seatbelts at all times.
  • To ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and fuelled 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 and fuel supplied on the log sheets provided
  • To ensure that all traffic regulations and DRC speed limits are observed
  • To adhere to all security guidelines of DRC
  • To be responsible for all items according to the inventory in the vehicle
  • To take responsibility for all goods and equipment carried in the vehicle when driving
  • To ensure the vehicle is securely locked at all times when not in use
  • To perform related duties as and when required by DRC

Person Specification 
Essential

  • A valid driving license which covers all light vehicles
  • Responsible attitude and a mature understanding of the nature of the work
  • Experience of driving four-wheel vehicles
  •  At least a year experience in off road driving
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Verbal and written English

Desirable

  • Experience of working as a driver for an NGO

Closing Date: 2019-05-29

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