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Role and responsibilities

The following is a brief description of the role.

 Generic responsibilities 

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements
• Plan, schedule and monitor transport of staff and material/equipment according to demands and procedures
• Ensure that all NRC and hired vehicles are in proper operating condition, coordinate vehicle maintenance
• Manage drivers accordance to NRC logistics guidelines
• Ensure all NRC drivers adhere to NRC logistics driving procedure
• Distribute/organize transport of material and equipment according to procedures, including for trucks.
• Ensure that all NRC vehicles are in proper operating condition and coordinate vehicle maintenance 
• Perform other duties assigned by line manager.

 Specific responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
• Train and develop drivers
• Filing of all vehicle records and reports
• Ensure asset inventories are up to date
• Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports
• Monitor fuel usage, prepare tracking sheet
• Coordinate with program team for their weekly movement to ensure vehicle movement is cost effective and comply with NRC safety rules.
• Daily and weekly vehicle movement control during and after working hours
• Oversee the vehicle log book, asset maintenance and fuiling
• Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
• Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with necessary legal documents and equipment (HF radio, GPS system, vehicle tool kits, first aid kit, etc.)

Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies 

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

Generic professional competencies: 

• 3 – 5 years Experience working with fleet management 
• BA Degree in related field and/ or related practical experience, including any training courses relevant to the post 
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts desirable but not essential 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Working knowledge of English both written and spoken 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure/ respond to urgent requests
• Ability of planning, timing, organizing, as well as problem solving
• Honesty and transparency in dealing with suppliers
• Computer literate with MS Office skills
• An ability to work discretely and professionally with sensitive and confidential information, and sometimes under pressure
• Good communication in languages spoken in Rakhine and some Burmese 

2. Behavioral competencies 

• Planning and delivering results
• Coping with change
• Working with people
• Handling insecure environments

How To Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through Application Link  . Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 26 June 2025 at 5:00pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”