Driver (Port Sudan) – CRS
Job Description
| Organization | Catholic Relief Services |
| Job Title: | Driver |
| Section/Unit | Admin |
| Supervisor: | Admin Assistant |
| Duty Station | Port Sudan |
| Closing Date: | 10 Sept 2024 |
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services-USCCB “CRS” is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
CRS Sudan is as dynamic and diverse as the needs of the people we serve. Since 1978, CRS Sudan has been assisting the people of Sudan across the emergency, recovery, and development spectrum. Key sectoral areas for CRS Sudan include food security, livelihoods, nutrition, health, peacebuilding, and natural resource management. CRS Sudan Program has an expanding portfolio of programs crossing the emergency response and resiliency spectrum.
Duties and responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
- To clean and inspect the vehicle daily and ensure it’s in good running condition before any trip.
- Responsible for driving CRS staff and visitors safely every day, making sure passengers always wear seat belts.
- Strictly always adhere to traffic regulations and report all accidents to the immediate supervisor.
- Ensure the vehicle has enough fuel (at least one quarter of the tank) before driving and have a vehicle request before starting the trip.
- Contact the office regularly via Motorola radio to report location, destination, and other relevant information.
- Assist with bill payments and ensure that receipts, invoices, tickets, etc. are obtained when necessary.
- Help with loading and unloading goods from the vehicles.
- Ensure that passengers complete the required information in the logbook regarding their trip, fund, and project codes, and sign.
- If the reliever does not show up for duty, continue until further arrangements are made by the Head driver.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
- Good spoken English and Arabic.
- Possess a valid general Sudanese driving license.
- Driving experience preferably with NGOs not less than four years.
- Have good knowledge of basic mechanics and familiar with vehicle spare parts.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to apply
If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Catholic Relief Services – Port Sudan Office – House No.366, Block 4, Hay Almatar, East Al-Waledain Mosque, Alsilk Street, Port Sudan. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.
