Driver At Danish Refugee Council

DRC PRESENTATION.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, working in over 40 countries to provide appropriate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees and migrants.

Our vision is to help refugees, internally displaced people and their host communities to a dignified life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout conflict displacement by providing shelter, food and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.

DRC established an operational presence in Colombia in 2011 with a focus on Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and providing support to the conflict-affected population in the south of the country. With the onset of large mixed migration flows into Colombia due to the Venezuelan crisis, DRC initiated an integrated humanitarian response in 2018 to meet the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Colombian returnees, and host communities in some of the most vulnerable areas of Colombia, such as the Caribbean coastal areas (Riohacha and Barranquilla), urban centers (Bogotá and Cundinamarca), and Caquetá. In 2021, DRC opened field offices on the South Pacific coast in the department of Nariño and the northern part of Colombia in Norte de Santander.

JOB OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Support Services Team Leader, the driver will be tasked with transporting passengers to locations established by the organization according to established times and procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop the activities of transportation and transfer of equipment, according to the operational programming.
Keep the vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
Control vehicle maintenance requirements and the frequency of follow-up dates for technical and mechanical inspections and traffic regulations.
Support the purchasing process and transfer to the places required by DRC.
Comply with traffic regulations and procedures established by DRC.
Report any type of damage or breakdown to the vehicle.
Complete vehicle usage reports according to the standards established by DRC
Assist passengers in loading and unloading their personal or official belongings.
Record the vehicle’s daily checklist and ensure the passenger’s signature on each trip.
Assist in all requests for the acquisition and supply of office and project equipment, supplies, materials and furniture, as directed by the Supervisor.
Implement duties in accordance with the DRC Code of Conduct and represent the DRC in an appropriate manner.
Compliance with national driving laws

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of one year experience in passenger or freight transportation with references.
Valid license in category C1 and/or C2.
Knowledge of traffic code, basic mechanics, customer service attitude with passengers and staff.
Basic knowledge of systems.
Defensive driving certificate

Desirable

Diplomatic character.
Ability to create a good team atmosphere.
Good teamwork; ability to create a good atmosphere.

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma.

All DRC functions require the incumbent to master the DRC core competencies:

Achieving excellence: focusing on achieving results and ensuring efficient processes.
Collaboration: Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the initiative: Taking ownership and initiative while pursuing innovation.
Communicate: listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrate integrity: act in accordance with DRC’s vision and values

WE OFFER:

The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs worldwide.

Access to over 1,000 free online training courses and certificates.
Prepaid medicine, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and special price for beneficiaries.
National fixed-term contract for 6 months with all legal benefits
Salary starting at $1,681,000 depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.
Start date: August 15, 2024
Salary and conditions in accordance with the terms of employment in Colombia.

Application Process: All applicants must upload a cover letter (max. 1 page)

and an updated CV (max. 2 pages, without supports) in Spanish, on the DRC employment platform. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 21 July 2024 at 11:59 am local time. If you apply for this position we assume that you are available to relocate to the Tibú area or live in the area. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be scheduled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. It is recommended that you apply for this vacancy as soon as possible, if it is of interest to you.

Note 1: Applicants who apply for this call authorize DRC to validate the personal information provided in the resume. Your identification will be verified in public and private databases for the exclusive use of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing policies.

Note 2: The applicant who freely and voluntarily wishes to take part in the selection process to fill the position of this call, must strictly adhere to the rules that apply to the subject (suitability of the degrees presented, execution of tests on a personal and individual basis and veracity of the information) adhering to the DRC manuals and anti-fraud policies, under penalty of declaring disqualified the applicant who incurs in any irregularity in the judgment of the organization, even by mere suspicion, and even in possible criminal conduct according to Colombian legislation.