The Carter Center assists the Ministry of Health - Government of South Sudan by providing technical support to the Guinea Worm Eradication and Trachoma Control Programs. Accordingly, The Carter Center in South Sudan is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following post for immediate deployment:
Title: Assistant Driver
Duty Station: Various Rural Field Sites
Duration: One-year renewable service contract (after 3-month probationary period)
Closing Date: July 27, 2011
Position Description – Responsibilities
The Assistant Driver, under the overall supervision of the Transport Manager in Juba and the direct supervision of the Driver to whom s/he is assigned, has the following responsibilities
• Vehicle Operation:
o Assist with vehicle fueling
o Ensure vehicles are operationally prepared for driving
o Keeps vehicle clean
o Keep lookout driving and parking
o Attend to vehicle’s operational status during driving
• Scheduled and routine Maintenance:
o Performs daily vehicle checks
o Performs routine maintenance which includes: ensuring that all tools are in correct working order and accounted for, check Brake and Transmission fluid, check Water level, check Air filter, check Oil filter and Oil level, checks Tire pressure, and checks spare tires
o Assists heavy vehcle driver manager with all repairs on their vehicles.
• Records and logistics:
o Keeps accurate records of fuel consumption in the Generator Logbook
o Help load and unload supplies
o Ensure vehicle is stocked with proper supplies for field work
o Assist program staff with compound logistics
• Performs other program support duties as requested by the Driver, TA/PO, Operations Manager, Transport Manager, and other supervisors
Qualifications:
Minimum –
• At least one (1) year of progressive experience maintaining vehicles in difficult terrain
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic maintenance/servicing on vehicles
• Demonstrated ability to follow safety regulations and traffic regulations
• Able to work calmly under pressure and to meet deadlines, good teamwork skills, and willingness to learn
• Intermediate fluency in English, fluency in Dinka and / or Taposa
• Sudanese nationals only
Application Requirements:
Applicants desiring consideration for this post should submit the following:
• Application letter, identifying the position you are applying for, Current CV, Copies (no originals) of diplomas and all relevant certificates, including photocopies of all current license(s), List of reference names and contact information
The Carter Center is a non-smoking work environment. Applications from women are encouraged.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and supporting documents addressed to the Senior Operations Manager, The Carter Center, Juba.
E-mail: transport@cartercenter-ssudan.com (attachments in .doc or .pdf formats only)
Delivery:
The Carter Center
Munuki Industrial Area
Juba, Southern Sudan The Carter Center
Kapoeta town, EES The Carter Center
Rumbek, Lakes State
Only candidates qualifying for the initial short list will be contacted.
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