Driver
CTG Global
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia and Somaliland
Description :
Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 20 May 2017
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
In light of the need for improved police services in Somalia, the client has been engaged to carry out a detailed assessment of the police infrastructure in Somalia including Somaliland. This assessment formed part of an overall goal to improve the quantity and the quality of police infrastructure for efficient administration of security services and access to justice to the Somali community. The client was tasked by the Department for International Development (DFID-UK), to prepare detailed designs and associated contract documentation, up to award for tender, in readiness for construction. Consequently, following agreement and provision of funding, the client undertook the implementation of the construction of the Hargeisa Police Headquarters for handover of the completed works to the relevant local authority. The purpose of the Police Headquarters building in Hargeisa, is to provide an administrative hub to serve all police activities throughout the state of Somaliland.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Expected output:
• Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles.
• Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items.
• Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration (including prior acquisition of entry visas before personnel arrival to Somaliland) and customs formalities as required.
• Ensures proper use of the vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to aid in preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents / supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city / country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Project reporting:
• Maintains fuel consumption logs, records of major repairs and motor vehicle spares supplied, keeps copies of any vehicle maintenance correspondence.
• The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the clients services
Team management:
N/A
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
• Completion of Secondary School education.
Work experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant Logistics experience.
Geographical experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Hargeisa is an advantage.
Languages:
• Fluency in English (essential) and Somali (desirable).
Key competencies:
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Creativity and innovation
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Organized
• Results oriented
• Communications skills
• Teamwork skills
• Client focused
Other relevant information:
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Two years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record.
• Experience in Somaliland.
• Fluent knowledge of Somali or other languages in the region highly desirable.
How to apply :
Candidates interested in applying for this role need to register on CTG website as a candidate and apply for this role using the below link
https://recruitmentctg.force.com/xcdrecruit__Site_ExternalPositionDetails?id=a1124000002B6Dl