Driver

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions.   With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams.

About the job

The driver is expected to represent Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct. The driver makes all journeys in accordance with established schedules. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Drives vehicles responsibly according to DRC’s driver manual
• Understands and follows all traffic rules, local speed limits and traffic regulations.
• Transports people and ensures that all the passengers are using seatbelts and abiding to DRC cars rules
• Transports material (making sure that the material & vehicle are not being damaged while stacking)
• Applying standard procedures in case of accident with a written report to the supervisor
• Keeps the vehicle clean and road-worthy, re-fuel and ensure that the tank never falls below half tank capacity.
• Ensures that non- DRC staff, needing to travel in DRC vehicles have authorization from the appropriate person.
• Fills all necessary documents and worksheets related to the fleets, example the logbooks
• Report technical problems and breakdowns to Logistics Assistant.
• Be aware of when the vehicle needs servicing and advise Logistics Assistant.
• Perform daily vehicle pre-departure checklist and confirm all required items are present.
• If necessary, prepare additional materials according to the mission needs (snow chains, additional fuel tank, stickers, flag, tools, medical and food kits, etc.)
• Keep the interior and exterior of the vehicle always clean.
• Use fuel card appropriately and record all consumption on log sheet.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a 3 years experience in a similar function. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Lebanese driving license for at least 5 years.
• Public driving license
• 3 years’ experience in a similar function
• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
• Team spirit, flexibility & adaptability
• Ready to work under pressure

Desirable

• Primary school education
• Basic Knowledge of English
• Basic mechanical skills

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: Until end of June 2023
• Band/Level: J
• Duty Station: Zahle - Bekaa
• Start date: February 2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected]