About ICRC:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Vehicle/Generator Management:
· Maximise fleet efficiency and effectiveness through planned resource allocation in accordance with ICRC guidelines.
· Ensure all fleet data management is executed in a professional manner and in accordance with ICRC guidelines.
· Oversee and supervise the planning of maintenance and repairs of all fleet units including generators.
· Actively coordinate with out-sourced workshops regarding maintenance and repairs
· In charge of the management of fleet stock.
· Plan the movements of light vehicles and fleet allocation.
· Mentor and supervise drivers on equipment attributed to vehicles, plus ensure proper fuelling and cleaning.

2. Fuel Management:
· In charge of the management control and accountability of fuel supplies and usage including contingency planning.
· Responsible for re-fuelling vehicles and keeping safe custody of fuel cards and “Blue Keys”
· Manage fuel tax refund claims with Ministry of Foreign Affairs/URA
· In charge of routine evaluation and carrying out market survey on suppliers of fuel.

3. Staff Management:
· In charge of the supervision and building of fleet staff team.
· Participate in annual staff appraisal for fleet staff in close co-ordination with the Head of Log.
· Plan and monitor holiday of the Fleet unit staff absences and holidays
· Carry out theoretical and practical driving tests for ICRC vehicle users
· Ensure the drivers adhere to the local traffic regulations.
· Take part in the recruitment of drivers if required plus their probation evaluations.

4. Office Administrative Tasks:
· Take part in the evaluation of vehicle requirements and allocation in accordance with utilisation and needs
· Manage all aspect of accidents including insurance, Police and ICRC Lawyer in close coordination with the Head of logistics and ICRC Administrator
· Actively monitor and update fleet inventory and provides reports.
· Ensure all accidents or incidents are reported and registered.
· In charge of the preliminary verification and approval of all Fleet expenditures including cash purchases of spares and maintenance, pending validation by Head of Log
· Oversee the management of all vehicles registration/documentation.
· Regular evaluation of fleet wave data-base and checking the information (drivers, fuel etc)
· Compile and send reports from Fleet wave to Regional Vehicle Fleet Manager and Head of Log as required
· Co-ordinate closely with VFM/Technical Responsible regarding job cards on work done
· Ensure all security measures and safety standards are in place for vehicles and transport and that they are adhered to by the vehicle users.
· Arrange disposal of old vehicles and generators in accordance with ICRC standards and Law of Uganda working closely with Head of Log.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a College Diploma or other recognized technical training in motor vehicle mechanics
· At least two to three years’ experience in the same field
· Excellent computer skills especially in Excel & Word
· Master 4WD and HF/VHF radio use
· Excellent command of both spoken and written English
· Flexibility and resistance to stress
· Driving skills with a valid driving permit
· Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
· Sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and to work independently
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Flexibility and willingness to work outside working hours and duty station
· Excellent reporting skills

How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their handwritten applications with a detailed CV indicating email and phone contacts, copies (not originals) of academic and work certificates, indicating a minimum of two professional referees clearly marked “Mechanic” and addressed to the Administrator in a sealed envelope should be delivered to the following address: ICRC Kampala Office on Plot 8, John Babiiha Avenue, Kololo, P.O. Box 4442, Kampala. Uganda.

Note: Register your application with the Receptionist (or Security guard, during out of office hours) and receive a reference number for tracking your application. Only applications that fulfil the criteria stated above will be considered.

Deadline: Friday 19th June 2015