Driver Ethiopia Jigjiga

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  • Added Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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Role and responsibilities

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

Generic responsibilitiesย 

Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approveEnsure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicleImmediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/serviceRespect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical, drivers and vehicle policies at all timesMaintain the logbook for all tripsMaintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.ย In liaison with the line manager/direct supervisor, arrange for repairs and servicingย Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipmentย Provide logistical support during trainings and workshop

Specific responsibilitiesย 

Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standardsFacilitate movements of personal and goodย Be flexible to work any shift during the 24 hrs day i.e., 08.00AM-4.00PM; 04.00PM โ€“ 12.00AM; 12.00AM- 08.00AM including weekends and public holidays.ย 

Competenciesย 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Behavioural competencies

Handling insecure environmentsWorking with peopleCoping with changeCommunicate with impact and respect

Professional competenciesย 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย 

Generic professional competencies for this position:ย 

Valid Grade 4 and above driverโ€™s license5 yearsโ€™ Experience working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsDocumented results related to the positionโ€™s responsibilitiesSome knowledge of English

Context related skills, knowledge, and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):ย 

Geographical area knowledgeFluency in Somali, Amharic, and English languages

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