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Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-office (HoSo) in Kandahar and direct supervision of the Procurement & Logistics Associate; and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for managing the resources management functions in Sub-Office Kandahar.

Core Functions / Deliverables

• Drive assigned OUR CLIENT office vehicle(s).

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles.  This includes daily checks of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.

• Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.

• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.

• Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.

• Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.

• Ensure that the OUR CLIENT vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.

• Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.

• Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involve OUR CLIENT and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to OUR CLIENT officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.

• Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.

• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the Kandahar Sub-office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.

• When needed, assist the Kandahar office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Or High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience.

• Valid national driver’s license

Experience

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles

• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.

• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English and Pashto is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of Dari is required.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Sub-office (HoSo) in Kandahar and direct supervision of the Procurement & Logistics Associate.

COMPETENCIES

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respect promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produce and deliver quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership to achieve the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications for hard copies.

• Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

• Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.