Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the supervision and guidance of Supply Chain Coordinator, the Fleet Officer is responsible for the day to day management and coordination of Gode Field Office based SCI and Rental vehicles.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transportation coordination
• Plan, schedule and assign in town and field trip movements to meet the travel demand of staffs and guest in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
• Laisses & collaborate with Field offices to ensure coordinated & optimum utilization of SCI vehicles
• Laisses with drivers, maintenance, programme and safety and security staff to ensure Gode based vehicles are fully maintained, road worthy and function properly to the standards.
• Track and records vehicle movements to ensure all vehicles are operated within set cost and efficacy & safety standards.
• Supervises drivers and Radio operator to ensure all fleet data is captured, relevant fleet documents are maintained, updated, and fleet standards are adhered at all times.
• Keeps an eye on critical fleet operational inputs and takes timely actions to safeguard the interest of the organization.
• Ensure unauthorized making of any kind, transfer, or signs is not made to any part of the vehicle.
• Check and Follow up vehicle online requests are authorized, vehicle and drivers are timely assigned and including where applicable taxis following standard fleet practice and all paper and electronic documentation work is well maintained and filed for reporting and audit purposes.
• Prepares periodic reports of vehicles usage and timely submits to the immediate supervisor
• Providing appropriate induction to drivers on driving policy and other fleet standards and ensure all is adhered.
• Ensure all Gode vehicles are neat and clean.
• Ensure that all SCI vehicles are equipped with functioning First Aid kit and Fire extinguishers, standard tools, logos and third party stickers.
• Perform any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Monitoring and supervision

• Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of passenger/staff service.
• Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
• Has to have very close relationship to drivers

Job Requirements

In order to be successful you will bring/have

• BA Degree in Supply Chain/Transport Management, Business/ Management, Auto Mechanic and related fields
• 1-2 years Vehicle dispatch management experience
• Strong knowledge of Computer Skills
• Experience in the areas of supply chain
• 4WD driving experience is an advantage
• Background in auto mechanics is an asset
• Planning and scheduling knowledge
• Good team player excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure and in a diversified and multi-cultural environment
• Fluency in verbal English required
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children values, aims and principles

Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

 We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Gode Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the

below link: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

on or before 20 Sept, 2020