Driver - North

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.  DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Driver - North, to support its activities. 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. Main responsibilities Drives vehicles responsibly according to DRC’s driver manual Understands and follows all traffic rules and 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 Checks car equipment & ensures proper fuelling and cleaning. 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 Skills and qualifications Primary school level 2 years experience in a similar function Basic Knowledge of English Lebanese driving license for at least 5 years. Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment Basic mechanical skills Team spirit, flexibility & adaptability Ready to work under pressure Experience required: 1 to 2 years Education degree: High School Duration: 3 months; renewable (depending on performance and funding) Starting date: As soon as possible Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. Application: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English and marked “Driver - North” to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Monday October 1 , 2012. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.