The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and armed violence and to provide them with assistance. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants especially women and persons with disabilities.
POSITION: Dispatcher
DUTY STATION: Kampala
REPORTS TO: Logistics Country Manager
DURATION: 1 year renewable
Purpose:
The Dispatcher ensures smooth running and economic use of vehicles under a small/medium structure and responsible for organizing and planning the drivers’ duties and schedule.
He keeps tracking on all vehicle’s movement using the ICRC Dispatch module and GSAT-track monitoring system, regular reporting on fuel consumption of vehicles & generators. He ensures maintenance and repairs on ICRC vehicles and other logistics equipment in accordance with ICRC standards.
Functional Responsibilities:
Dispatch Management
- Ensures that all vehicles are in compliance with ICRC and national rules in terms of third-party and casco insurance.
- Monitors, organizes, and maximizes the efficiency of the carpool to support the delegation’s operations by cordinating travels.
- Test drive new vehicle users and give them induction on vehicle usage and ICRC policy governing vehicle use.
Maintenance and Inventory Management
- Ensures regular service & repairs on vehicles and generators is completed on time by the validated service providers.
- Reports malfunctions and maintenance issues with vehicles & generators to the Logistics Country Manager and takes initiative to resolve these issues.
- Ensures regular check of first Aid kits, tools kits and other essential accessories of vehicles.
- Manages and carries out controls on spare parts inventory and fuel supplies.
Safety and security
- Enforces the general rules and regulations of safe driving.
- Provides guidance and support for drivers in case of accident and acts according to ICRC and regulatory guidelines in collaboration with the Logistics Country Manager.
- Briefs the drivers about security situations and routes to use for the field trips.
- Follows the vehicles checklist before departure/upon arrival of field missions.
- Monitors the GSAT-track vehicle monitoring system and follows up on alerts for resolution.
Database Management
- Acts as the administrator of the Fleet wave database, recording information relating to refuelling, maintenance, accidents, insurance, drivers, and vehicle users. S/He uses the database to generate reports and takes corrective actions of the items flagged by the system.
Certification/desired profile and skills required.
- Professional school diploma or degree in Automotive or
- Mechanical Engineering
- Familiarity with all-terrain vehicles including maintenance and VHF radio.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English,
- Good computer skills.
- Driving license Category B.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a multicultural humanitarian environment.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below.
All applications shall be marked: “Dispatcher with mechanical background” to
The application closing date is Sunday 14th July 2024, 11h:59pm.
Please take note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered.
