Driver

WHO ARE WE?

We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall role of the driver is to drive safe and keep his vehicle clean/good condition and maintain his vehicle according to the DRC- transport regulation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that vehicle is used only for purposes according to the order of the relevant Team leader/officer.
• Follow the assigned routes for the missions.
• Keep vehicle clean and in good condition.
• Check water, mixture of battery and all levels of oil on a daily basis.
• Drive the vehicle carefully and do not exceed the speed limits and obey all traffic rules and regulation of driving.
• Change fuel filter after every 5,000 km, oil filter in each oil changing and engine oil after every 2,500 km according to the standard.
• Answerable to the transport in charge for damage caused to the vehicle due to any avoidable circumstances.
• Keep available all necessary spare parts in the vehicle as instructed by the logistic/fleet.
• Keep track of all taken routes and passengers in the logbook. And have the main passenger sign for the trip.
• Notify in logbook the taken fuel and its number of liters, the date, and the kilometer reading from the tag meter at the filling of the diesel tank.
• Report to the log officers or other staffs authorized every last day of the duty month to have the logbook copied and ready for the consumption reading.
• The same goes for all maintenance underwent. All supporting documents have to be turned into the log department or finance department accompanied with a copy of the logbook page where changes to the car have been noted.
• Perform any other task as instructed by the TL.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Have valid driving license
• At least two years’ experience of driving

Education/qualifications:

• Elementary school

Languages:

• Pashto and Dari –fluency

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply button below.  All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.