Driver at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Role and responsibilities

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

Generic responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the 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. 
• In liaison with the line manager/direct supervisor, arrange for repairs and servicing 
• Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment 
• Provide logistical support during training and workshops.

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention.

• The driver shall strictly follow the Nigerian traffic law, rules and speed limits and shall drive in a safe and defensive manner. 
• In the event of an accident, the driver shall ensure that all steps, rules and regulations are followed, including filling in the incident report.
• The driver is responsible for cleaning and performing the daily check on the vehicle and shall ensure that it is in a safe running condition. He/she is also responsible for checking the oil level, water level, batteries, brakes, tyres, etc; and that the vehicle is at all times equipped with a first aid kit, a good spare tyre and all prescribed tools and equipment. He/she will report promptly and in writing to NRC is some tools are missing.
• The driver is responsible for logging in (on the logbook) all trips and ensuring that other drivers that may use the vehicle do the same. 
• The driver should ensure that the fuel tanks as a rule should always be completely full, if possible, and the quantity of litres dispensed should be properly recorded in the logbook. 
• The driver shall ensure that all required licenses, insurance cards and vehicle permits are valid and available in the vehicle including accident reports. He/she must also ensure that own driving license and other relevant driving papers are up to date. 
• The driver shall follow the instructions provided in the NRC’s Driver Manual.
• The driver is responsible for performing minor repairs if needed while major repairs should be reported to the supervisor before making arrangements.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standards

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: 

• Logistics, Admin/HR, Finance Departments in Area/Field office. 
• All NRC Staff and Visitors 

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience working as a driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge of English

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

• Geographical area knowledge
• Fluency in English and local languages