AVSI Job advertisement for the post of Driver

AVSI Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with headquarters in Italy. Its mission is to support human development in developing countries according to the social teaching of the Catholic Church: recognizing the uniqueness of each person, who as such cannot be reduced to a number within an anonymous category such as “the poor, the sick, and the disabled”. Furthermore, every person and every community represent a resource, regardless of their vulnerability. This is why AVSI works to help people in becoming aware of their own value and dignity. AVSI is operating in South Sudan since 2005, implementing medium to long-term sustainable health, education, water & sanitation, food security and emergency relief programmes.

The organisation is now seeking to recruit suitable qualified South Sudanese national for the position of Driver

Duty Station: Juba, Central Equatorial State

Job Description:
The Driver will contribute to carrying out reconstruction activities in post-conflict South Sudan and to responding to sudden emergencies with life-saving interventions, by transporting AVSI staff and materials to the field.

Main responsibilities and duties:
• To drive the daily assigned AVSI vehicle on the route/trip instructed by the Logistic Department according to the weekly movement plan or other needs;
• To drive safely and observe to traffic rules.
• To open and close the vehicle log book, recording date, odometer reading (start and end of day), kilometers driven, destination, signature and other relevant information.
• To update the logbook whenever the vehicle is fueled or receives maintenance and/or repair works.
• To observe AVSI transport rules – not carrying passengers unless authorized;
• In case of transport of authorized passengers, emergencies or need to carry sick patients – inform management and compile the Waiver Form book.
• Report any accidents, damages or other needs of the vehicle (lubricants, fuel, routine service, etc.) of the vehicles.
• Change tires and repair spoiled ones when needed.
• Assist in loading, offloading, distributions or other activities if needed by the Supervisors.
• Use the vehicle HF radio to communicate location at regular intervals and only for work-related issues.
• Act as radio operator at the AVSI base, when not driving a vehicle.
Any other assignment given by the Supervisors

Requirements
Education
• Certificate of secondary Education

Knowledge and experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Driving
• Working experience with an NGO or private sector will be an added advantage.

Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Juba Arabic is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently

Attitudes
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Flexibility
• Respect when dealing with others.
• Presentable, outgoing with a pleasant character
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI.
How to Apply:
Applications should include updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience.
The above documents can be delivered to AVSI Office in the Country:
• AVSI Juba Office , Juba Raha Compound
Or send in soft copy to: hr.southsudan@avsi.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 26th February 2017