Driver Candidate Recruitment
Abt Associates and its partner RSM Consulting are implementing the USAID funded program entitled Sudan Food Agribusiness and Rural Markets Program (FARM) in Southern Sudan. We are currently recruiting drivers for positions based in Juba and field offices in Yambio, Yei and Torit.
Driver Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Drives office vehicles for the transportation of authorized FARM personnel to project sites within and outside of their base station for project activities, including official site visits.
Maintain record keeping systems for vehicles, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
Observe all company vehicle policies and procedures and country traffic laws.
Perform project routine business such as receiving and delivering official documentations from and to the post office, DHL, USAID and etc.
Responsible for the safe keeping of the vehicle and equipments like tools
Undertake daily maintenance and cleaning (interior and exterior) of the vehicle and minor roadside repair when necessary
Minimum Qualification and Experience Required.
Fluency in English with good communication and interpersonal skills
Valid Sudanese Driving License with excellent knowledge driving rules and regulations required
Driving experience of 5 to 10 years required
Secondary School Certificate preferred
Skilled in minor vehicle maintenance and repair
Previous knowledge of working for a donor or USAID funded Projects
Excellent driving record and experience in travelling through Juba and the FARM Field sites of Yambio, Yei and Torit
Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the green belt region.
Flexibility and willingness to work for additional hours when needed
Submission of Applications:
Applications from qualified Sudanese nationals and persons legally authorized to work in Sudan, accompanied by updated CVs written in English should be submitted to the Deputy Chief of Party at the following email address not later than the 30th August 2010: jeff_gould@sudanfarm.org with a copy to alex_lomuja@sudanfarm.org and ayume_justin@sudanfarm.org.
CVs may also be submitted to our temporary Offices in Jebel lodge C/O: Logistics Officer, Sudan FARM Program.
Only successful short-listed candidates will be contacted who will undertake driving tests, language tests, and vehicle knowledge tests.
