NRC seeks Driver Gaza office 

Job Title: Driver
Department/Project No.: Support Department
Job Location: Gaza
Duration of contract: 6 months

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the worlds largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Generic responsibilities

-To safely and securely ensure the transportation of NRC personnel and deliveries throughout the Gaza Strip
-Driving staff and deliverables to and from destinations including project sites as required
-Checking the route, road, location, destination and security situation before each journey
-Recording trip details on movements prior to departure (time of departure, passengers names, destination, and expected time of arrival)
-Checking that all tools (jacks etc) and items (spare tyres and first aid kit etc) are always kept in the vehicle

Specific responsibilities

-To safely and securely ensure the transportation of NRC personnel and deliveries throughout the Gaza Strip
-Carry out daily vehicle checks, water, oil, tyres, etc...
-Keep vehicles clean and tidy
-Keeping up to date with, and communicating any security issues affecting staff movements
-Following official orders and procedures at checkpoints to the extent that they do not compromise the safety and security of NRC personnel or NRCs beneficiaries
-Observing safe driving practices and respecting speed limits as required within the law of Gaza
-Carry out loading/unloading duties as required
-The Driver may be required to assist with NRC related procurement and other project logistics matters.

Personal qualities

Secondary School
Minimum of 3 years professional driving experience
A full clean driving licence
Basic English language skills for Driver position

Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and team working skills
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential

Education level Secondary School
Language Arabic English

We offer
Commencement: ASAP
Salary / benefits: According to NRCs general directions
Duty station: Gaza based position

Miscellaneous info
Travel: No travelling required

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Closing date: 4 November 2015
The Norwegian Refugee Council has 2000 committed and competent employees involved in projects on four continents, to give refugees and internally displaced persons a better life and future. In addition we have one of the worlds largest standby forces with 600 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when crisis occur.

For more information:
www.nrc.no