Fleet Officer

The Opportunity – Fleet Officer (For Nationals based in Gaza)

Post location: Field Office in Gaza – Rafah

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 12 months with possibility for extension

ROLE PURPOSE:

This role will be responsible for the management of the fleet (rental and owned) of SCI vehicles in Rafah – Gaza. This person will be responsible for supervision of drivers and will support the Supply Chain Manager to apply the best use of Save the Children’s fleet resources.

The post-holder will be responsible to help enforcement of fleet policies and procedures and capacity building to newly recruited drivers.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Provide functional support to Rafah response teams on fleet management, ensuring alignment with the fleet policy, associated manuals, and procedures on all fleet related matters.
• Maintain all relevant documentation related with daily fleet management according to SCI policies.
• Build capacity of drivers (SCI employees and drivers under service contract) and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Compile and complete all necessary data and monthly reports as per SCI policies and procedures.
• Coordinates transportation of staff and goods in the field.
• Acts as focal point for all daily movements and security authorizations needed for transportation of staff and goods.
• Coordinates with transportation companies for the proper delivery of goods for international and national deliveries.
• Monitors the issuing and use of fuel by maintaining an accurate, clear, and transparent record of fuel consumption for vehicles and generators.
• Forecasts and ensures sufficient fuel contingency levels are appropriate for continuing SCI operations.
• Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding safety, security and transportation are implemented and adhered to by hired drivers and SCI passengers.

When necessary, communicates and coordinates with WFP Logistics Cluster for any incoming international cargo and any inland transportation organised through the WFP Logistics Cluster.

Any adhoc duties assigned by the immediate line manager.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree on Business administration or relevant field.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Good prior NGO experience in Fleet systems, processes and supervision, within large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Minimum 3 years of Experience in Fleet operations
• Proven track-record in Fleet functions and preferably supervising drivers, and providing training and capacity building.
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Good communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English with experience in supervising multicultural teams.

Desirable:

• Formal management training.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector**. This role is offered on the basis of** national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.