JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements
Plan, schedule and monitor transport of staff and material/equipment according to demands and procedures
Ensure that all NRC and hired vehicles are in proper operating condition, coordinate vehicle maintenance
Manage drivers accordance to NRC logistics guidelines
Ensure all NRC drivers adhere to NRC logistics driving procedure
Distribute/organize transport of material and equipment according to procedures, including for trucks.
Ensure that all NRC vehicles are in proper operating condition and coordinate vehicle maintenance
Perform other duties assigned by line manager.

Specific responsibilities

Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
Train and develop drivers
Filing of all vehicle records and reports
Ensure asset inventories are up to date
Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports
Monitor fuel usage, prepare tracking sheet
Coordinate with program team for their weekly movement to ensure vehicle movement is cost effective and comply with NRC safety rules.
Daily and weekly vehicle movement control during and after working hours
Oversee the vehicle log book, asset maintenance and fuiling
Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary legal documents and equipment (HF radio, GPS system, vehicle tool kits, first aid kit, etc.)

Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies: 

Experience working with fleet management
Degree in related field and/ or related practical experience, including any training courses relevant to the post
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts desirable but not essential
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Working knowledge of English both written and spoken

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure/ respond to urgent requests
Ability of planning, timing, organizing, as well as problem solving
Honesty and transparency in dealing with suppliers
Computer literate with MS Office skills
An ability to work discretely and professionally with sensitive and confidential information, and sometimes under pressure
Good communication in languages spoken in English

Behavioral competencies

Planning and delivering results
Coping with change
Working with people
Handling insecure environments

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world”s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements