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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) seeks:
Driver/Logistics Assistant Jerusalem

Background

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) re-established its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt) in January 2009 and is mainly developing programme activities in the sectors of shelter, education, and the provision of information and counselling. The long term objective of the programme is to contribute to improved protection and living conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons in the oPt.

NRC requires a Driver who will assist NRC personnel on a daily basis under the supervision of the Logistics/Security Focal Point Coordinator. As an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council the Driver/Logistics Assistant is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.

Overall responsibility:
The Driver/Logistics Assistant is responsible for assisting the Logistics Coordinator/Security Focal Point with transportation of NRC personnel and deliveries throughout East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Israel. The driver will also be assisting the Logistics/Security Focal Point Coordinator with daily tasks.

Main Duties:

-Ensuring the safe and secure transportation of NRC personnel and deliveries throughout East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Israel.
-Following daily driving schedules and, where necessary, assisting with organising schedules to ensure maximum efficiency.
-Driving staff and deliverables to and from destinations including project sites as required.
-Checking the route, road, location, destination and security situation before each journey and reporting back to the Security Focal Point about movements.
-Updating vehicle log book with information about movements and fuel consumption.
- Checking that all tools (jacks etc) and items (spare tyres and first aid kit etc) are always kept in the vehicle.
-Carrying out daily vehicle checks, water, oil, tyres, etc.
-Keeping vehicles clean and tidy.
-Being fully aware and always acting in compliance of all NRC oPt security and safelty policies and guideliens, including any updated information.
-Keeping up to date with and communicating to Security Focal Point any security issues affecting staff movements.
-Following NRC policy, as well as following official orders and procedures, at checkpoints and roadblocks and other dealings with the authorities, to the extent that they do not compromise the safety and security of NRC personnel or NRC’s beneficiaries.
-Observing safe driving practices and respecting speed limits as required within the law of OPT and Israel.
-Carrying out loading/unloading duties as required.
-Assisting with any logistics duty as record keeping, filing, photocopying, scanning, and collecting invoices/documents when requested.
-Fulfil any other related tasks as instructed by Logistics Coordinator/Security Focal Point and, as relevant, other NRC personnel.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
-Valid Driver’s license and excellent driving skills.
-Minimum 2 years of experience as a driver.
-Experienced driving in Jerusalem and West Bank
-Preferable to have experience working in a logistics office.
-Service minded and a pleasant personality.
-Be able to work outside normal working hours.
-Excellent command of English, Arabic and preferably Hebrew written and orally.
-Experience of working with non-governmental organizations is an advantage.
-Computer skills (Word, Excel).
-Jerusalem Residence ID.

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Commencement:As soon as possible
Contract period:One Year, with possible extension
Duty Station :Jerusalem
Salary/benefits:According to NRC’s Salary Scale and TOE.

Covering letters and CVs in English to be submitted by email to ej.hrnrc.no

Please ensure that you state the title of the post that you are applying for.
Closing date:15/11/2013