Internal and External Vacancy Announcement
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovate solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.
Job Title | Fleet Officer-Dispatching |
Code | 0210 |
Place of Work | Addis Ababa |
Programme/Unit | Supply chain/Fleet |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 1(one) |
Length of Contract | 1 year |
ROLE PURPOSE
Under the supervision and guidance of the Fleet and Transport Coordinator, the Fleet Officer is responsible for the day to day management and coordination of Addis based program and pool vehicles.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Fleet & Transport Coordinator
Staffs directly reporting to this post: Drivers
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
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 AA vehicles are fully maintained, road worthy and function properly to the standard expected
· Track and records vehicle movements to ensure all vehicles are operated within set cost and efficacy & safety standards
· Supervises fleet assistant 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 Addis 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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· BA/BSC/Diploma in Supply Chain/Transport Management, Business/ Management, Auto Mechanic and related fields
· 0-2 years Vehicle dispatch management experience
· Strong knowledge of Computer Skills
· Minimum 2 years 4WD vehicles driving experience
· 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