Mercy Corps is urgently seeking for a qualified and experienced individual for approximately four ( 4 ) weeks to perform driving duties at the Mercy Corps office in Juba. Duties include the following
§ Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor;
§ Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Mercy Corps policies/regulations;
§ Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management;
§ Maintain the vehicle spare part stock; utilization of spare part stock to be discussed with Roving Technician;
§ Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor; ensure that the Mercy Corps vehicles do not carry any person with a gun or a uniform or any other unauthorized person;
§ Ensure the mobile radio in the vehicle is functioning before departure and that the vehicle is checked before departure. Keep regular radio contact with the base during a trip;
§ Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, water, spares etc.;
§ Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times;
§ Assist, as required, with logistics in the Mercy Corps compound;
§ Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis; no mechanic except the Mercy Corps one, is allowed to handle the Mercy Corps Vehicle unless is very urgent. Transport officer must approved this decision
§ Respect the speed limit for town and off road driving;
§ Adherence to all Mercy Corps policies and procedures as outlined in Mercy Corps policies and procedure manuals;
§ Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid drivers’ license and minimum 3 years experience as a professional driver. Experienced with vehicle repair and maintenance. Good understanding of English and fluency in all local languages is required. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
Interested applicants should email application letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:apply@sd.mercycorps.org or hand deliver to our Juba Offices to the attention of Senior HR Officer, Mercy Corps Sudan, Tongping Area Plot 445, Kololo, (US Consulate Road, behind IRD officers) on or before August 31, 2010. Kindly note that this is a temporary assignment and that we will only contact qualified candidates
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