NGO JOBS

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been operational in Sudan since 2004 and South Sudan, providing assistance to IDPs, returnees, refugees and host communities in areas of significant return. NRC currently operates an integrated programme focused on four out of NRC’s usual five core competencies: Education, Shelter, Food Security and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). The NRC South Sudan programme is implemented in Warrap, Northern Bahr el Gazal and Central Equatoria states. NRC is also exploring the possibility of further expansion into Upper Nile State late 2012/ early 2013.

Having doubled in size twice in two years, NRC is consolidating its growth and is seeking to engage the services of a Vehicle Expert/Mechanic to assist in ensuring that the organisation’s vehicle management procedures and practices reflect the requirements of the growing organisation and the South Sudan context post-independence.

Job description■Adapt NRC global vehicle management regulations to the South Sudan context and implement them ■Train drivers and Transport Assistants on best practices of fleet management ■Assess the needs for NRC workshops and fuel storage facilities in Aweil and Alek, and make recommendations for improvements, equipment and tools ■Oversee the operations of existing NRC vehicle workshops, ensure proper management structures and provide on-the-job training mechanics ■Oversee the planning for and procurement of consumable spare parts, ensure appropriate storage and usage tracking ■Provide diagnostics for NRC fleet and recommend maintenance measures ■Draft a work plan initially, provide regular updates on the work progress and submit a final report

Qualifications■At least 5 years experience in vehicle maintenance, preferably senior position ■Experience and knowledge of international NGO fleet structures, objectives and systems ■Good training skills, experience in implementing procedures and working with staff in an empowering and learner focussed way ■Strong leadership and management skills; organised, proactive and outcome-focused

Personal qualities■Willingness and ability to travel and spend substantial periods of time in remote field locations ■Reliable, mature, and able to work independently as well as in a team ■All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer■Commencement: October/ November 2012 ■Contract period: 6 months ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries. ■Duty station: Aweil field office with frequent travels to Alek. South Sudan is a ‘non-family duty station’. Recreational and social facilities are limited in all NRC locations, and shared accommodation is provided in the NRC Compounds of Aweil, Alek and Juba.