Dutystation: Multiple , Sudan
Functional responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Support Services Associate, the Senior Driver/Mechanic will conduct the following duties:
Driving Responsibilities:
Ensure provision of reliable and safe driving services by
a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorised personnel, including the deployment to the field locations, and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, proper storage and
b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport.
Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, trouble-shooting and arrangements for major repairs, oil changes, tire checks, brake maintenance, and keeping the vehicle clean.
Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
Ensure the availability of all required documents and supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, waiver forms, office directory, city/country maps, first aid kit, fuel logs, and necessary spare parts.
Take immediate actions as per rules and regulations in case of involvement in accidents.
Handle office documents for protocol clearance and supports clerical work as assigned.
Collect and deliver documents to and from relevant UN and Government organizations, including expediting staff visa and customs formalities when necessary.
Mechanical Responsibilities:
Support with the market research by collecting quotations and documents from suppliers when needed.
Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance tasks on programme vehicles and generators to ensure their proper functioning and safety.
Perform scheduled servicing, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and cleaning, and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any major repairs or spare parts requirements to the supervisor for further action.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
Experience:
Relevant experience is defined as experience working as a driver of a civilian vehicle for an organization or institution and experience in vehicle and/or generator maintenance.
Minimum 3 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required
Minimum one (1) year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance is required.
A valid local driver’s license is required
A valid Sudanese driving license (General type) is desired.
Experience in driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles is required.
Experience and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations is required.
Experience of driving armored vehicles is desired.
Experience working with NGO and or UN is desired.
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic (read, write and speak) is required.
Intermediate level fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is required.
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