DRC: Driver (Casual/Daily Worker) – Juba

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for an HR and Administration Manager. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.

About the job

The Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of staff, visitors, goods, and materials, while ensuring compliance with DRC policies, traffic laws, and security procedures. The role is essential in supporting staff mobility and timely delivery of assistance in a challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport staff, visitors, and goods to assigned destinations.
• Follow traffic laws, DRC vehicle SOPs, and safety/security protocols.
• Perform daily vehicle checks, routine maintenance, and keep logbooks updated.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, documentation, and readiness for field trips.
• Ensure constant radio communication and report incidents or route changes.
• Support logistics with errands and other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ professional driving experience (preferably with NGOs/UN).
• Valid South Sudanese driving license (Class B or above).
• Strong 4×4/off-road driving skills and knowledge of local roads.
• Basic English and fluency in local languages (Dinka, Arabic).
• Basic vehicle mechanics and ability to do minor repairs.

Desirable:

• Training in defensive driving, first aid, or mechanics.
• Humanitarian/conflict-area experience.
• Knowledge of HF/VHF radio use.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.

Education:

• Secondary or primary certificate.
• Mechanical background preferred.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 3 Months

Band: J

Work location: Juba

Start date: ASAP

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.