Driver

Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization founded in Denmark in 195

• It assists refugees and internally displaced persons globally by providing emergency aid, advocating for their rights, and enhancing their opportunities for a better future. DRC operates in conflict-affected areas, along displacement routes, and in countries where refugees settle. The organization collaborates with local communities to pursue responsible and sustainable solutions, aiming for successful integration and, when possible, facilitating the return of displaced individuals to their homes. With over 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers, DRC is committed to its vision of ensuring a dignified life for all displaced individuals, guided by its core values of humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

Job Overview:
The Driver position is crucial for ensuring the timely and safe transportation of passengers and goods in accordance with the Operations Handbook, local driving regulations, and the Area security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-plan" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security Plan. The role is primarily based in the Western Region of Afghanistan, where the Driver will be responsible for providing safe transport for area office staff, visitors, and organizational assets. This position requires maintaining vehicles in good repair and roadworthy condition, safeguarding passengers and vehicles, and ensuring confidentiality regarding movement. The Driver will also assist with basic communication with communities during field missions and will be expected to report movements regularly to the Radio Room. Additionally, the Driver will support transport and mechanics when needed and must report any incidents immediately. This role is essential for the smooth operation of logistics and safety within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Driver's duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing safe transportation for area office staff, visitors, and organizational assets.
• Maintaining accurate reports of mileage and vehicle usage.
• Cleaning and maintaining vehicles daily to ensure they are in good repair and roadworthy condition.
• Safeguarding passengers and vehicles according to DRC procedures.
• Keeping confidentiality regarding the movement of staff and assets.
• Assisting with other office work as required by the Logistics and Safety team.
• Engaging in basic communication with communities during field missions.
• Reporting movements regularly to the Radio Room.
• Supporting transport and mechanics when necessary. 1
• Safeguarding the vehicle during trips to the city or field. 1
• Reporting any incidents immediately to the supervisor. 1
• Performing any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant driving experience.
• Good communication skills, particularly in relation to interacting with staff and community members.
• A sound knowledge of spoken English and local languages (Dari and Pashto).
• A valid driving license is mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational requirement for this position is a high school diploma. Additional qualifications related to fleet management or logistics may be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of driving experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety protocols. Experience in a humanitarian or NGO context is preferred but not required.

Languages:
Proficiency in spoken Dari and Pashto is mandatory, with basic knowledge of English being beneficial. This language skill set is essential for effective communication with local communities and team members.

Additional Notes:
This position is open only to internal staff of DRC Afghanistan. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale. The application process requires interested candidates to submit a cover letter and an updated CV, both in the same language and not exceeding four pages.