Médecins sans Frontières Switzerland is  recruiting for its activities in Kousseri  02 DRIVERS

Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland (MSF)  is a non-governmental humanitarian organization, created in France in 1971, under the status of non-profit association. The Swiss section was created in 1981. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, MSF’s mission is to provide humanitarian medical aid to all affected populations without distinction of ethnicity, sex, religion, philosophy or political opinion.

Place of work  :  Kousseri

Type of contract  :  CDD-Replacement

Remuneration  :  According to the MSF Switzerland salary scale

Direct Manager  :  Logistics Supervisor

MAIN PURPOSE 

Execute the task of transporting authorized goods and people in an MSF vehicle, ensuring compliance with technical and safety conditions, the country’s highway code and MSF safety rules, in order to provide a service safe, trouble-free and efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Every day, check the technical condition of the assigned vehicle (condition of tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), carry out weekly checks according to the MSF logbook, make the necessary fillings and keep the vehicle clean to ensure that it can be driven in perfect conditions.
• Make a handover with the following driver when applicable.
• Ensure the safety of the passengers in the vehicle, drive carefully, observe the speed limits and driving rules of the country and the safety rules of MSF, in order to avoid car accidents.
• Ensure that all passengers have the necessary documents before setting off and ensure that non-MSF personnel sign the appropriate liability waivers before using the vehicle.
• Ensure the correct loading and unloading of the vehicle and in particular, deliver the documents to the recipient of the goods, check the status of the delivered goods, return the duly completed documents to the logistics services, ensure that the goods are accompanied by the necessary documents.
• Ensure that all vehicle documents and the driver’s driver’s license are valid and are in the vehicle.
• Ensure that the vehicle is still in good condition following the instructions and guidelines in the logbook and make a handover / trade-in if someone else uses the vehicle. Inform the line manager of any incident relating to the transport of passengers or goods.
• Know how to use all types of radio, know by heart the codes, call numbers and radio alphabet and communicate with the base according to MSF communication policies in order to inform of the location of the driver and the possible implications.
• Know and respect the safety rules relating to the movement of vehicles, and particularly those concerning customs, checkpoints and road blockages. Ensure that all passengers know and follow the safety rules.

Essential Selection Criteria:

Education  : be able to read and write and hold a driver’s license; Good knowledge of the roads of the country

Experience  : Have at least 2 years of driving experience, preferably experience with the vehicles to be used (4X4) with MSF or with other NGOs

Knowledge  : Knowledge of basic mechanics preferably and the language of the mission and local languages ​​(Fulfulde, Kotoko, Kanuri, Arabic, etc.)

Skill  : Adherence to MSF principles, Flexibility of behavior, Stress management, Results and sense of quality, Teamwork and cooperation.

Required qualities  : flexibility, resourcefulness, ability to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural people, open-mindedness, good communication skills, good physical condition, good presentation.

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Composition of files  :

The application file  : Letter of motivation, CV, Professional experience, Diplomas, Copy of the driving license, Copy of certificate or attestation of work from previous employers (if any), copy of the CNI, active telephone number  are to be dropped off at the MSF Kousseri office, located in the Residential district next to the NOUWOU PKO hotel in a sealed envelope, with the subject: “Driver”

Tests: written and oral interview 

The list of successful candidates will be displayed at the MSF Kousseri offices. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

No document forming part of the application file will be returned

Deadline for submitting files is: September 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.