All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive, and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships.

1. Role and responsibilities

The Logistics Assistant is responsible for specific tasks related to vehicles and transport at the Country office.

Generic responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The Country Offices shall adapt them to the existing organizational chart and the size and complexity of the operations. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

1. Ensure that vehicles are used and maintained according to Logistics Handbook and other NRC policies
2. Plan, scheduled and monitored transport of staff and material/equipment according to demands and procedures
3. Ensure that all NRC vehicles are in proper operating condition and coordinate vehicle maintenance
4. Prepare requisitions for spare parts for vehicles
5. Train and develop drivers
6. Manage NRC drivers in accordance with NRC logistics guidelines
7. Coordinate and facilitate timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns
8. Secure that NRC vehicles are equipped with the necessary documents and equipment
9. Filing of all vehicle records and reports

Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

• Ensure all NRC drivers adhere to the NRC logistics driving procedure
• Ensure vehicles asset and accessories are up to date.
• Compile and submit monthly vehicle utilization and carpool reports and submit to Logistics Officer

1. Competencies 

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

1. Behavioral competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency

• Team player
• Adaptable and coping with change.
• Managing resources and achieving results.
• Working with people & good communication skills

2. Professional competencies 

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

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Experience from working with transport and vehicle management 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