VSF-BELGIUM is an NGO working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standard of living and improve food security through improved animal health and animal production.
In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, training centers for mid-level animal health workers and sustainable natural resource utilisation.
Position Title: Project Logistician/Driver
Project: Food Security Recovery Program
Duty Station: Lakes State, Rumbek, Southern Sudan
Duration: One year (renewable)
Deadline For Application: 6/11/2009
Availability: November 2009
Role
The Project Logistician / Driver is required for general driving duties and to provide logistical support for the FSRP project in Lakes state, Rumbek, Southern Sudan. He/she reports to the Project Accountant.
Context
VSF B is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who is capable of providing logistical support. The Food Security Recovery project seeks to address food security in exceptional situations of transition i.e. among vulnerable agro pastoralist communities through capacity building, preservation and protection of livelihood for better productivity.
Main Responsibilities
In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, training centers for mid-level animal health workers and sustainable natural resource utilisation.
Position Title: Project Logistician/Driver
Project: Food Security Recovery Program
Duty Station: Lakes State, Rumbek, Southern Sudan
Duration: One year (renewable)
Deadline For Application: 6/11/2009
Availability: November 2009
Role
The Project Logistician / Driver is required for general driving duties and to provide logistical support for the FSRP project in Lakes state, Rumbek, Southern Sudan. He/she reports to the Project Accountant.
Context
VSF B is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual who is capable of providing logistical support. The Food Security Recovery project seeks to address food security in exceptional situations of transition i.e. among vulnerable agro pastoralist communities through capacity building, preservation and protection of livelihood for better productivity.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide logistical support to the project staff
- Perform general driving duties for FSRP within Lakes state, Rumbek and field visits
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and carry out basic project vehicle maintenance and checks
Essential or Minimum Requirements
Education
Education
- Diploma in procurement and logistics with professional qualification in procurement and logistics.
Knowledge and experience
- Clean driving licence
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement and logistics
- At least 3 years driving experience including 4WD within Southern Sudan
- Good knowledge in use of Radio Call (HF & VHF)
- Training and experience in vehicle management
- Experience in book-keeping and stores management
- Experience in basic procurement and logistical support
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic or a Southern Sudanese language will be an added advantage.
Skills
- Planning
- Accuracy
- Computer literacy with very good MS Excel skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good writing and presentation skills
Attitudes
- Team player
- Attentive to detail
- Flexible
- High integrity and initiative
- Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
- Display of intercultural sensitivity
- Respect in dealing with others
- Affinity for NGO work in general
This vacancy is Southern Sudan based and therefore is open to all qualified Sudanese nationals.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org
