Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

Driver | Jigjiga

Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Deadline: June 26, 2025, 07:00 AM

Job Description

Role and responsibilities

The driver is responsible for safely transporting NRC staff/visitors and equipment/materials to approved destinations.

Generic responsibilities

Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved
Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical, drivers and vehicle policies at all times
Maintain the logbook for all trips
Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
In liaison with the line manager/direct supervisor, arrange for repairs and servicing
Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment
Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops

Specific responsibilities

Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standards
Facilitate movements of personal and good
Be flexible to work any shift during the 24 hrs day i.e., 08.00AM-4.00PM; 04.00PM – 12.00AM; 12.00AM- 08.00AM including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

Competencies

1. Behavioural competencies

Handling insecure environments
Working with people
Coping with change
Communicate with impact and respect

2. Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Valid driver’s license
Experience from working as a Driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Some knowledge of English

Context related skills, knowledge, and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

Geographical area knowledge
Fluency in Somali, Amharic, and English languages

About Us

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