CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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Overview of position:
Required to transport cargo in the form of both food & NFI in accordance to the procedures & normative guidelines, as established by our client.
Under the direct supervision of the Traffic Officer the incumbent shall perform the following duties:
Drivers will have to perform trips to Sumy, Kharkov, Poltava, Zaporizha, Mykolaiv, Odessa, Kherson, Mariupol, Luhansk & Donetsk to deliver humanitarian aid.
Drivers will necessarily be part of humanitarian convoys organised & secured by the client to Mariupol, Luhansk, Kherson & Donetsk.
Security, clearances, advanced notification systems, deconfliction & negotiations with all relevant parties will be taken care of by the client.
Red Zones:
Average of 1 trip a week.
Part of UN organised & secured humanitarian convoys.
Security, clearances, advanced notification, deconfliction, negotiations with all relevant parties & risk assessments will be taken care of by the UNDSS (security arm of the UN).
Drive always in a safe & responsible manner with due respect & attention for other vehicles, property.
Any accident that may occur must be immediately reported to supervisor & / or other parties concerned.
Driver will only travel to authorized destination & only load authorized cargo, under no circumstance shall deviate from this unless authorized by immediate supervisor.
Will perform any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor.
Project reporting:
This role works under the direct supervision of the Traffic Officer.
Key competencies:
Certificate in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable relevant transport experience is desirable.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Europe is essential.
Working knowledge of English & fluent in Ukrainian & Russian.
Must hold a valid class C driver’s licence.
Must have had at least 2 years minimum experience preferably 5 years gained in the relevant driver license category.
Ensure that established route turn around times (expressed in days / hours) & distances (expressed in kilometers) are within parameters set as well as respecting the established standard night out allowances, notwithstanding abnormal circumstances, such as security.
Fuel consumption figures maintained within parameters set.
Vehicle maintained in good mechanical condition, limited tyre wear free from any breakages in accordance to standards set by the organization.
Cargo loaded, securely & safely, transported from origin to destination in a secure dry environment & duly received in a good sound condition at the receiving location.
Complete all vehicle administrative documents (vehicle log books, way bills) accurately & correctly & in turn, hand them over to Traffic Officer on a timely basis.
Required to report on time for duty as per establish established working hours & sign the time sheet prepared for this purpose.
Ensure that both loading / unloading times are kept to a minimum acceptable level & to report any abnormal waiting times.
Trucks will most likely be 5 – 10 years old Volvo FE 250 4 x 2 (or similar) & will be serviced by the leasing company.
Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information:
Start date must be immediate.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.