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Job Title: Driver / Messenger

Number of positions : 01

Employer:  NECC (KIDSS Project)

Supervisor:  Zonal Coordinator

City/Country: Bertoua, Cameroon

Expected start date : 01/04/2021

Posting Date : 09/03/2021

PROJECT SUMMARY

Funded by the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the KIDSS project aims to provide holistic and sustainable care for orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) by strengthening the capacities of the Government of the Republic of Cameroon (GRC), civil society organizations, communities and households to provide quality care and support to children and their families infected and affected by HIV.

KIDSS currently partners /collaborates with the Government of Cameroon and other stakeholders to reach OVC and their families in 40 health districs across all the regions of Cameroon. The program includes prevention and case finding activities for OVC,  community support to enable linkage to care of infected children and adolescents, as well as to improve retention of children and adolescents living with HIV who have been enrolled into care and treatment.

Following the transition plan, the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) in its aspiring oversight management responsibility (under the shadows of CRS) for the East and Adamawa regions, therefore seeks to recruite a driver / messenger whose job description is as seen below.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Zonal Coordinator, the driver / messenger will drive the official project vehicle assigned to him in a good state, collect and distribute mail, documents or other items to NECC’s partners and other stakeholders of the KIDSS project in the East and Adamawa regions. He will be required to maintain confidentiality and integrity for all project activities as directed.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive the KIDSS project vehicle.
• Collect and distribute mails, documents or other items to NECC’s partners and other stakeholders of the KIDSS project.
• Ensure daily maintenance of the project vehicle by checking the oil, water, battery, brakes and tyres.
• Make minor repairs in case of breakdown.
• Take provisions for major repairs and follow up that they are done.
• Ensure that the project vehicle is clean at all times.
• Record official trips and mileage consumed in the log book.
• Maintain the vehicle’s technical data sheet (dates to renew insurance, do technical visit, change oil etc) and follow up that it is updated.
• Equip the first aid box and guarantee the availability of basic spare parts.
• Ensure that all the formalities needed by relevant authorities in the event of an accident are accomplished.
• Perform any other related duties that do not exceed the abilities and skills assigned by hierarchy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experiencep

• Holder of at least First School Leaving Certificate. GCE Ordinary Levels or GCE Advanced Levels or their equivalents or even higher certificates will be a considerable advantage.
• A diploma / certificate in automobile mechanics would be a plus.
• At least a driving license B.
• A minimum of two years' experience as driver of officials in an international institution, governmental organization, with an excellent knowledge of the local traffic rules, regulations and geography of the East and Adamawa regions.

Competencies

• A practical and technical knowledge of maintenance.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for driving vehicles.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a complex enviroment.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Personal Skills

• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Ability to work in multicultural enviroments.
• Good human contact and interaction with staff (Politeliness)

Required/Desired Language : Must be bilingual with a working knowledge of English and French. Fluency in either English or French or in both languages is a plus.

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable): 75% travel within Cameroon

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to: Zonal Coordinator
• Internal: All KIDSS /NECC zonal staff
• External:  Staff of KIDSS/NECC’s partners.

NECC-wide skills (for all NECC staff):

These are rooted in NECC's mission, values ​​and guiding principles and are used by each staff member to fulfill their responsibilities and achieve the desired results. These are:

• Trust in all relationships
• Professional growth
• Partnership
• Responsibility
• Integrity
• Accountability and stewardship
• Strategic mindset

Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, tasks and responsibilities associated with the position.

NECC's talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

NECC is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application files MUST include:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Secretary General of NECC;
2. CV including at least 03 references, one of which should be a leader of a religious/faith based community;
3. Proof of relevant academic/Proof of professional diplomas;
4.  Proof of work experiences.
5. Copy of Driving Licence

Apply by sending an email to info@necc-cenc.org specifying Driver / Messenger in the email subject line.

Deadline: March  14 ^th, 2021 at 5pm Cameroon time.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

NB: By applying for this job, the candidate should understand that NECC protects human life at all cost and will require the candidate to do the same if recruited. NECC also requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. Shortlisted candidates will be undergo a practical test and an oral interview. The succesful candidate will be subjected to a comprehensive background check.