The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral, and independent organisation striving to protect and assist the victims of war and internal violence, has been working in Sudan since 1978. The ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the position of Vehicle Fleet Manager in Port Sudan.

Purpose: 

The Vehicle Fleet Manager oversees the management of the fleet of ICRC vehicles in their country of assignment so that the operational needs are met, working in strict compliance with the standards set at headquarters. S/he carries out effective and efficient resource planning and scheduling for ICRC- and non-ICRC-owned vehicles within the operational area.

• Determines needs in terms of the fleet and maximizes its efficiency and effectiveness through planned resource allocation in accordance with guidelines from headquarters.
• Provides, organizes employee training and recruitment of Fleet Staff (e.g., daily mechanics, drivers) in accordance with security regulations and technical guidelines.
• Manages and carries out controls on fuel supplies.
• Monitors the management of the spare parts stock, establishes the spare parts inventory, and carries out controls in accordance with ICRC guidelines.
• Provides technical input in the decision-making process regarding private transport services under contract, especially freight transport.
• Ensures that administrative paperwork related to vehicles and drivers is handled in a professional manner and is in line with guidelines from headquarters (includes vehicle and driver data files, registration and documentation related to import/export/transfer of vehicles, and convoy documentation)
• Ensures that all vehicles are in compliance with ICRC and national rules in terms of third-party and casco insurance.
• Monitors, organizes, and maximizes the efficiency of the carpool to support the delegation’s operations.
• Supervises and manages the Dispatcher and his team: Drivers and Mechanics.
• Provides all Fleet related data for the delegation budget preparation and approves spare parts orders sent to Geneva.
• Prepares vehicles orders and in collaboration with Logistics Country Manager, supervises the disposal or donation of vehicles (e.g., request of GL, auction procedure, administration process) related to ICRC Sudan.
• Ensures that wastes generated by ICRC vehicles, generators and workshops are treated in an ecofriendly manner, in order to reduce ICRC environmental impact.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical degree in automotive technology and Accredited management training.
• 6 years' experience working in transport or an automotive workshop.
• Two years of team management experience.
• Excellent command (written and spoken) of English.
• Very good skills with computers and workshop finances.
• Very good knowledge of the political situation and social and cultural norms of the area of assignment.
• Driving License, succeeded in ICRC driving test
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their complete files only in English (CV, motivation letter, and certificate) on Sudanjob.net website before Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 04 pm.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
• The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. 
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 
• ICRC Sudan never requests any payment from candidates during any stage of the recruitment life cycle.