Driver – Galkacyo, Somalia

JOB Announcement

Vacancy:  Driver

Job Grade:	Band 2
Department:	Administration Department
Location	GalkacyoOffice
Reports To:	Admin Finance Officer
Direct Reports:	N/A

Background

SRCS is an independent, non-political humanitarian organisation. It was established in April 1963 and became a legal entity following Presidential Decree No. 187 in 1965. SRCS has operated continuously throughout the country’s period of civil war and political divide and is credited for its unity as one National Society. It operates through a network of nineteen branches with activities spread all across the country.

Overall Job Purpose 

Provide reliable, safe and timely driving services to transport authorized staff and visitors to specified locations, including delivery and collection of mail, documents, packages as well as loading and offloading goods and supplies in compliance with approved transport policy guidelines and traffic rules and regulation. In addition undertake day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehiclethrough timely routine maintenance such as checking tires, brakes, lights, coolant, changing the oil and washing the vehicle to ensure it  is kept clean, tidy, secure and in good working condition at all times

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Driving Services

• Receive, accept and follow detailed instructions regarding day-to-day transport operations
• Provide professional, reliable, safe and timely driving services to transport authorized staff and visitors to specified locations taking care to ensure safety and security situation in the field
• Ensure all passengers wear seat belts at all times in the vehicle
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other packages according to instructions
• Plan loading, off-loading and delivery of goods and supplies in the most efficient, ensure cargo is secured safely according to procedure and make delivery within agreed time limits
• Take great care to avoid damage to cargo and report damage immediately if it occurs
• Observe traffic rules and regulations and report any incidents and accidents

Vehicle Maintenance

• Undertake routine and preventive maintenance of assigned motor vehicle by checking and topping-up petrol, oil, coolant, water, battery and tire pressure before operating the vehicle
• Ensure availability of all required documents, including driver license, vehicle insurance and, first aid kit
• Maintain log book of motor vehicle’s daily movement showing journey, mileage and consumables
• Check condition of spare-wheel, jack, wheel spanner and jumper cables
• Ensure regular vehicle inspection, timely repairs, and carry out minor vehicle maintenance
• Requisition for fuel, lubricants and spare parts, also maintain a record accounting for the same
• Ensure assigned vehicle is kept clean, tidy, secure and in good working condition at all times
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management

Education, Training & Professional Qualifications

Education:   Completion of High School Education or equivalent qualifications

Defensive driving, Motor-Vehicle Maintenance

Professional Training:     Basic First Aid and Fire Fighting

Certification/Licensing:    Valid Driving License

Job Competencies & Experience

• Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
• Excellent defensive driving skills and knowledge of traffic rules
• Knowledge of local roads and conditions

Competencies:

• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and office equipment
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and office equipment
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills
• Behave professionally and maintain a clean and tidy image
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

Language Requirement: Demonstrate proficiency in Somali language

Minimum of 3 years driving experience with safe driving record working

Relevant Experience: preferably in a humanitarian organization

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their driving licenses to: srcshrd@gmail.com

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line, if you fail to write you will not be considered.

Deadline for Applications is 6^th March, 2022at 11:59pmand Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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