Senior Driver/Mechanic

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Support Services Associate, the Senior Driver/Mechanic will conduct the following duties: 

1. 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.

1. 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:

• 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.