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Open only to South Sudanese citizens

TITLE: Driver

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One-year, renewable

LOCATION: Multiple locations - Juba, Wau, Akobo

SUPERVISOR: Fleet Officer or Logistics Director (Juba); Regional Program Manager (Wau and Akobo)

Project Background:

Under contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), DT Global South Sudan is implementing the five-year, Promoting Civic Engagement and Peace (PCEP) Activity in South Sudan. PCEP will build the foundation for a more stable and socially cohesive South Sudan that will enable local actors to build community cohesion to promote peace processes and peaceful co-existence; civil society actors to advocate for peace and reconciliation and participate in civic processes; provide trauma awareness services to communities; and access to media that is providing accurate, fair and thorough information to mitigate the impact of rumor and misinformation. PCEP will primarily program in Unity, Greater Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile, Greater Jonglei, and Eastern Equatoria regions, although geographic focus may shift.

Position Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Fleet Officer or Logistics Director, the Driver will provide safe transport and logistics services for DT Global South Sudan program. The driver will adhere to all traffic laws and DT Global South Sudan safety rules, transport guidelines, and policies. The driver will work in close collaboration with the operations and program staff in Juba and in the field offices. He or she may also be required to conduct trips outside his or her primary duty station in support of PCEP Activity implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive an assigned project vehicle defensively and adaptively.
  • Maintain vigilance to ensure safety and avoid danger.
  • Responsible for always keeping vehicle clean.
  • Perform the daily and weekly safety and maintenance checks for his or her assigned vehicle, as described in the Logistics and Operations manual or as directed by the supervisor.
  • Adhere to all traffic laws and DT Global South Sudan security and safety procedures in driving, including the prescribed proper placement of safety equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher); limiting speeds to between 60 and 100 km depending on road conditions, taking smoothest roads reasonably possible, and other points contained in the Logistics and Operations Manual or as prescribed by the supervisor.
  • Responsible for monitoring when the assigned vehicle needs service (both as required per the vehicle’s owner’s manual and as needed). Ensure that service records are updated and regularly provide the Fleet Officer in Juba Office with service records and kilometer.
  • Update the vehicle logbook on a daily basis (movement, refueling, services and repair) and send to Fleet Officer on a monthly basis
  • Provide data for the monthly report for fuel and vehicle maintenance (quantity of fuel, kilometers driven during the month, service/repair done)
  • Assist in other operations and logistic duties as assigned by the Fleet Officer or Logistics Director (e.g., office maintenance, purchase, transport of goods, errands)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential:

  • Hold a valid driver’s license
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a driver for an international organization, NGO, or implementing partner
  • Demonstrates ability to maintain vigilance to ensure safety and avoid danger
  • Mechanic’s skills are an added advantage
  • Communicate proficiently in English – oral and written - required. Arabic preferred. Knowledge of a local language for Wau and Aboko posts essential
  • Excellent knowledge of the surrounding areas in area of operations around duty station
  • Be proactive, able to work cross-culturally and is trustworthy

DT Global Core Competencies:

  • Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust, and commitment.
  • Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
  • Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
  • Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
  • Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

DT Global South Sudan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global South Sudan prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your CV and Letter of Motivation as one single document to PCEP-administration@dt-global.com. Your attachment must be less than 1 megabyte in size; your CV must include your full name, email, and phone number; and DO NOT submit any other recruitment documents at this time. In the email subject line, include the title AND location(s) of the position you are applying for, as advertised at the top of this job vacancy announcement. For example, if you are applying for the post of Procurement Officer in Wau, the subject line of your email submission will read “Procurement Officer – Wau”. If the at the top of this job vacancy announcement there are multiple locations listed and you would like to be considered for multiple locations, include all the locations in the subject line, for example “Procurement Officer -Wau, Juba, Bentui”. If you are applying for multiple positions/roles at DT Global, please submit separate emails for each position you are applying to. Please apply electronically, DT-Global will not be accepting paper copies at this time. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 11, 2021 at 5:00PM, East Africa Time. Emailed CVs received after this time will be deleted.