CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Doctors Without Borders, for its activities in Buea is looking for:

DRIVER-MECHANIC (ref: BUDRM200227)

Doctors Without Borders is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

Related with our activities we are looking for Driver-Mechanic

Working locations: BUEA – with movements between Mamfe, Kumba,

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid – Level 4

Main Purpose

Transporting DWB staff, patients and materials under good safety conditions and responsible for the fleet maintenance and the appropriate use and maintenance of DWB vehicles, in accordance with DWB rules, standards and protocols in order to have the vehicles in optimal running conditions

Principal Tasks

• As driver, performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an DWB vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and DWB security rules in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service. Responsibilities are same as stated in the Driver JP (as per attached).
• As mechanic, in charge of maintaining all DWB vehicles and generators, ensuring that they are in good working condition and that they have the necessary materials and equipment, such as tools, emergency box, radio, spare parts, etc. Tasks includes fixing minor mechanical problems and liaising with the Fleet Supervisor for major mechanical problems. Ensuring that staff have and uses the appropriate protective materials
• Maintaining up to date and accurate department stock cards and tracking the consumption and condition of products dedicated to DWB vehicles. Using materials according to DWB policies and procedures and in collaboration with the Supply Chain Supervisor, preparing the monthly LPO
• For the fleet management, responsible for planning and organizing the weekly check-up and service of the vehicles according to DWB policies and procedures. After every service, repair and check-up, completing the necessary documents, such as logbook, check-up sheet and monthly report. Reporting any mechanical breakdown to the Field Logistician
• Ensuring that all cars have the required papers and equipment (road-books, triangle, fire extinguisher, road triangle, spare oil, coolant, map, insurance driver licenses, matriculation, etc.)
• With the Logistics Manager, identifying training needed by the drivers and making appropriate recommendations regarding the appropriate trainer
• Preparing monthly roster for drivers
• Providing the field log with a monthly report addressing at a minimum, the progression of activities, the difficulties encountered and the plan of action for the coming months

Required Qualifications

• Essential literacy, Driving license and basic mechanic skills.
• Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience
• Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4x4)
• Desirable experience in Doctors Without Borders or other NGOs
• Essential English and local language
• Competences: Results and Quality Orientation; Teamwork and Cooperation; Behavioural Flexibility; Commitment to our Principles; Stress Management.

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by Ôboulot or else be submitted at DWB Office, Westminster suit, Sandpit, Buea, in a sealed envelop Ref: BUDRM200227 Driver-Mechanic addressed to Doctors Without Borders - HR Department.

Deadline for the reception of applications:  10th March 2020

NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application documents are non-returnable; please do not submit original documents. Writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications