Save the Children Driver Jobs in South Sudan

Save the Children Driver Jobs in South Sudan

Role Purpose:

The Driver will be tasked with facilitating and coordinating smooth transportation/movement of all staff and goods in and around Juba. This includes ensuring proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle, adhering to Save the Children policies and procedures and GoSS traffic laws. With approximately over 100 staff in Juba, Country Office with continual movements, this position will demand a highly motivated, detail oriented individual who will be able to solve challenges as they arise. S/he will be required to be an active team player who will improve current systems from knowledge and experience gained through at least 3 – 5 years experience in this area.

This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be fundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions.

Equally, South Sudan today is an rewarding place to be – a new country that still needs much of its plans for the future to be laid out and put in place. Joining Save the Children here now is thus an immensely exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a country as we, one of the largest agencies in the country, help formulate the future direction of this country – helping to put its children first.

Key accountabilities

Provide transport service to SC staff, visitors and other guests as per instructions.

Ensure that SC vehicle policy is strictly adhered to in vehicle management.

Ensure the cleanliness of vehicle at all times.

Keep assigned vehicle clean and insure that it is properly handled, kept in good condition and usable at all times.

Implement daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle maintenance checks and work alongside fleet officer to have all vehicles maintained in a safe working condition

Keep note and timely report, in writing, to the office manager on the vehicle routine maintenance/service.

Ensure that the vehicle has enough fuel

before embarking in transport service or heading for a field trip.

Monitor that the fuel consumption is remained within the litre/km rate estimate for the vehicle and report any irregularities.

Keep correct/proper and neatly recorded vehicle log sheets and submit to the supervisor on monthly basis for review, checking and feedback.

Ensure that vehicle is used for the intended/assigned purpose in accordance with the prior authorisation given by the supervisor.

Ensure that the vehicle safety belt is functional and used by self and the passengers onboard at all times.

Follow all SC SSO driving safety regulations while driving and observe all traffic rules.

Report in writing on any maintenance need (minor/major) to the supervisor timely and accurately.

Report any accident immediately to the supervisor as appropriate.

Ensure that the car is equipped with First Aid kit at all times

Follow-up vehicle related issues with the police and insurance companies as per instructions

Assist in Loading of Cargo at Airstrip, office and partners/vendor warehouses for example at WHO, WFP, UNDP-GF, MAF, Icon Avaiation,……Etc

Deliver messages/post to other offices as per instructions

Assume other relevant responsibilities as instructed by supervisor

Qualifications

Basic auto mechanic skills

Previous Driving Experience 5 years – preferably with NGO or UN Agencies

Strong knowledge of locations of interest in Juba and other towns

Valid drivers License

Primary school completion, secondary school preferred

Ability to communicate in English Language

Good human relation skills

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Driver Jobs in South Sudan

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