Driver
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.
POSITION PROFILE
Overview of the position
Drive DRC staff and assets/ Equipments in a safe reliable manner.
Maintain the safety and good running condition of DRC vehicles being used.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for any vehicle he/she is driving, transporting authorized DRC personnel on official duty and cargo to the points of destination. This includes collecting materials from projects and suppliers.
• Pick and drop the assigned users of vehicle.
• Drive safely the passengers, keeping in mind the security of passengers and belongings.
• Assist passengers to load and unload personal or official belongings.
• Fill out the vehicle logbook and ensure passenger signature for every trip.
• Ensure the car is always at minimum half a tank and to refuel when necessary.
• Responsible for the designated vehicles being representative and clean (interior as well as exterior) at all times.
• Perform general check up on the cars (engine oil, brake oil, tire pressure, wiper fluid, radiator fluid, etc.) to make sure the car is road worthy in the morning.
• Ensure all vehicle’s equipment and tools are clean and in place.
• Physical inspection of all DRC-rented vehicles upon request by fleet manager
• Provide assistance in all procurement and supply requisitions of office and project equipment, supplies, materials, and furniture as tasked by Supervisor
• Other relevant task given by the supervisor
• Pick-up or delivery goods to or from the site
• Implement duties in line with the DRC Code of Conduct and represent DRC in a good way
• Respect of national driving laws
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Proven driving experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of local area
• Technical expertise in basic vehicle repairs
• Punctuality and respect for rules and procedures
• Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data
• Knowledge of logistics and procurement
• Fluency in local language
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Valid driving license
• Truck/bus driving license (if relevant
LANGUAGES
Arabic EnglishALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE DRC FIVE CORE COMPETENCIES
Striving for excellence: You focus on achieving results while maintaining efficient processes. Collaborating: You engage with relevant stakeholders and encourage constructive feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership of tasks and are open to innovation. Communicating: You are clear, concise, and respectful in your communication. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest ethical standards and DRC's Code of Conduct.POSITION DETAILS
Type of contract: National Contract Length: 12 months Band: N.M.J Salary Range Starting from (p.m.): USD 486.00 Duty station: Port Sudan- Country Office Start date: As soon as possible Closing Date for Application: 9/12/2024Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees. For questions regarding the vacancy, please contact Elfatih.musa@drc.ngo
WHAT WE OFFER
Two Bonuses (during two Eid festivals) Relocation Allowance National Social Insurance Medical Insurance Allowance End of Service Benefits Excellent Working Environment and Opportunity for Growth Various Learning and Development PlatformsAPPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment supervisor with CV.Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.
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For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race,
marital status, or other protected characteristics.
***FRAUD ALERT***
It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Sudan. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.