These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee and project participants. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for we would like to hear from you.ย
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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
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in theย Work- and Professional Development Plan.
Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/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, drivers and vehicle policies at all times Maintain the logbook for all trips Maintain 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 training and workshops.Specific responsibilitiesย
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:ย
Logistics, Admin/HR, Finance Departments in Area/Field office.ย All NRC Staff and VisitorsยProfessional competencies
These skills, knowledge, and experience are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Valid driverโs license Experience working as a driver in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Knowledge of EnglishContext-related skills, knowledge, and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):ย
Geographical area knowledge Fluency in English and local languages The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.