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Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi
Full-time

To facilitate transport and provide basic logistical support and ensure efficient and accountable/optimal use of the assets and resources including the use of vehicles as guided by WV Mission, Vision and core values.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • To keep vehicle and seat belts clean and functioning condition, and ensure vehicle tool kits (First aid kit, vehicle took kit and extinguishers) are in place. (10%)
  • Make sure that vehicle, motorbikes and generators’ supplies especially fuel and oils are readily available when required (10%)
  • Correctly complete and record movements, fuel and tires in vehicle logbooks. (5%)
  • Service vehicles and support regular servicing of motorbikes and generators, and file records of services/repairs safely in an orderly manner. (10%)
  • Make sure all non-World Vision visitors read and sign the child protection during the pickup, and local partners transported in WVB vehicles sign “Note de déchargé de responsabilité “(5%)
  • Transport of authorized passengers/luggage as per vehicle capacity and drive at allowable speed limit. (20%)
  • Report any mechanical problem of a vehicle to supervisor for repair/spare parts replacement approval. (5%)
  • To support the Cluster/Area Program team in collecting quotations from suppliers and purchase of local items and supplies. (10%)
  • Complete LPO for the supply of fuel (5%)
  • To organize and facilitate visitors’ schedules including booking for accommodation and transport (5%)
  • Timely preparation and submission of monthly fuel consumption, vehicle, motorbikes repairs and generators’ reports. (5%)
  • In collaboration with administration/fleet department make sure, vehicle and motor bikes registration, insurance and other documents are valid at all times (5%)
  • Perform any other responsibility as may be assigned by supervisor (5%)
Educational Background: 
A diploma A3 (minimum ) in “Mécanique Automobile “
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge to drive Jeep 4x4 vehicle
  • Basic skills in vehicle maintenance
  • A minimum of 2 years proven driving experience
  • Knowledge of driving in Burundi upcountry areas

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Must hold a valid driving license category “B”
  • Basic vehicle mechanic skills
  • Ability to communicate in French, Kirundi and some knowledge of basic English & Kiswahili
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff
  • Aware of security issue and strategies of response to danger.
  • Familiar with local road rules and travel routes in Burundi
  • Must be punctual and able to keep up with time.
  • Must attend devotions
  • Maintain personal hygiene all the time
  • Mechanic skills training
  • Motorbike riding skills
  • Reporting using excel and Microsoft Word
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Work Environment:

  • Field-based with frequent travels to communities and National office
  • Travel : 90% Domestic travels to field/National office
  • On call: 10% support on need basis.

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 4 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit