Chauffeur (Marine Security Guard Detachment)New!

• Safely operate a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport Marine Security Guard members within Juba and the surrounding areas, reacting defensively to potential security threats.
• Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts and act as an alert observer, preventing unauthorised access to the vehicle and the area around it while waiting.
• Analyse the daily appointment schedule and know both a primary and an alternate route to each destination, including any security concerns there.
• Courteously refuse any instruction to break traffic laws, explain the repercussions and report the incident to the Vehicle NCO and Detachment Commander.
• Report any vehicle discrepancy to the Vehicle NCO immediately and keep the vehicle clean inside and out with medical kits and safety equipment on board.
• Drive during emergency REACT situations when required and submit leave and overtime requests to the Detachment Commander for approval.
• Clean, polish and check the vehicle before and after every trip, conduct vehicle inspections, report deficiencies and carry out minor preventive maintenance repairs.
• Receive updates on vehicles in the workshop and report findings to the Vehicle NCO.
• Complete the daily trip ticket after each vehicle inspection and record miles driven daily.
• Prepare accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents.
• Handle cash of up to USD 1,000 and the government fuel credit card with a USD 300 limit.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completion of high school education is required, with certificate or transcripts submitted by the closing date.
• A minimum of three years of professional driving experience is required.
• Must hold a valid and legally obtained driver's licence.
• English level II (limited knowledge) in reading, writing and speaking is required and will be tested.

Skills & Competencies:

• Able to operate a level C or D armored vehicle using defensive driving skills.
• Able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs.
• Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to the authorities concerned.
• Ability to evaluate risks and alternative actions quickly and calmly while assuring maximum passenger safety.
• Able to deal with high level officials in a relaxed and competent manner.
• Basic computer skills for maintaining reports and for communication.
• Knowledge of mission protocol procedures, Department of State vehicle safety standards and motor pool rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws, in-country travel routes and the locations of other missions, host government institutions and NGOs.