The Driver will be tasked with facilitating and coordinating smooth transportation/movement of all staff and goods in and around Maban. This includes ensuring proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle, adhering to Save the Children policies and procedures and Government of South Sudan traffic laws. With approximately over 50 staff in Maban 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.
These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children international, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.
S/he will be support in ensuring that key organizational principles and approaches, such as child participation, sound monitoring and evaluation systems, financial control and compliance will be achieved in the period. She/he will support in ensuring that lessons derived through implementation will be well articulated and documented.In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Eligibility Criteria
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Certificate or Equivalent.
- Ability to communicate, write and read in English.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential
- Basic auto mechanic skills
- Previous Driving Experience 3-5 years – preferably with NGO
- Strong knowledge of locations of organizations’ operation- Maban context in particular
- Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s License
- Primary school completion, secondary school preferred
- Ability to communicate in English Language
- Good human relation skills.
Desirable
- Representational skills;
- NGO experience an added advantage
- Knowledge of local language spoken in an asset.
