Driver/ Mechanic - BBC Media Action

Duty Station: Juba with extended travels to field

Line Management: Senior Operations and Administration Officer

Contract type One year fixed term with likelihood of extension
Local terms and conditions


BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. We partner with civil society, local media and governments to:

• Produce creative programmes based on robust research in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development issues.

• Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

Purpose of the Job

The Driver/Mechanic is to drive and maintain BBC MA vehicles, collect and deliver people, goods and documents safely and efficiently to their destinations as per the instructions provided.


Person Specification - required knowledge, skills and experience
• South Sudanese national
• Diploma or certificate holder from a recognised Technical school
• At least three years relevant experience preferably in an international NGO

• Valid driving licence is a must.

• Knowledge of spoken and written English. Ability to communicate effectively in major South Sudanese languages will be an asset.

• Flexibility and willingness to work long hours, weekends if required
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.

• Good personal recommendations


Main Duties

• Drive BBC MA vehicle to collect and deliver people, goods and documents to their destinations safely and on time as per the instructions provided

• Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound mechanical condition and ensure its safety at all times

• Ensure that the vehicle insurance is valid and report all expires at least three months in advance so as to facilitate timely renewal

• Oversee installation, operations and repairs to ensure that all vehicle services are complete and operate on daily basis.

• Place purchase orders for spare parts in a timely manner to keep the vehicles mobile.
• Schedule routine maintenance and keep records of services performed.

• Report any damage or defect on the vehicle and any occurrence of accident at the earliest possible time to the manager.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and troubleshooting inspections, evaluate conditions and determines extent of repair work to be performed


• Ensure that vehicles tools and spare wheel are kept in the vehicle and in good order at all times.

• Maintain and charge all batteries used for cars.
• Follow travel instructions and observe all traffic regulations/laws in place

Occasional duties
As and when delegated by the line Manager

Competencies

The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.

• Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.

• Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.

• Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.

• Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.

• Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.

• Managing relationships – Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.

• Self Development – Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
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Open to South Sudanese candidates only.
Applications to: bbc.ma.recruitment@gmail.com. Please put ‘Driver’ in the e-mail title

Closing date: April 10th 2012