Provide transport services and perform routine maintenance and repairs for Save the Children vehicles in Bor, South Sudan, ensuring roadworthiness, safety, and efficient operation.
Main points
- Driver/Mechanic role in Bor, South Sudan, 12‑month contract.
- Must handle transport, routine servicing, repairs, and spare‑parts inventory.
- Requires police check, child safeguarding compliance, and adherence to SCI policies.
- Deadline 4 Nov 2026; apply via SCI Career Site link.
- No recruitment fee; only shortlisted candidates contacted.
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Save the Children International-JOB ADVERT-Driver/Mechanic
Job Vacancies
SCIJobs
October 21, 2026, 1:38pm
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SCI is seeking to recruit Driver/Mechanic
Advert Driver-Mechanic.pdf (1.1 MB)
How to apply! Click below link.
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Deadline: 4th November 2026
Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted
We have a responsibility to work in a way that promotes the welfare and best interests of children and protects them from harm.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation of a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check …
• after recruitment process in Save the Children includes criminal records checks, a self-declaration of criminal or disciplinary background and the collection of relevant references
• We expect those representing Save the Children to adhere to our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policy, both in their private and professional lives
• Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through agent.
Key dates from the attached advert:
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Attached advert:
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Contract Period: 12 Months
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and
young people. In the overseas context, all posts are considered level 3.
As part of these responsibilities the post hold will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems,
promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or
as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. Report and respond to
interventions determined by your position and responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ROLE PURPOSE:
* The Driver/ Mechanic is to provide transport service to SC staff, visitors and other guests as per instructions and
to ensure that SC vehicle policy is strictly adhered to in vehicle management.
e He must be responsible for availing the vehicles spare parts to ensure that there is an uninterrupted supply of
Spare parts while keeping SCI fleet running.
[WORKING CONDITIONS
Save the Children places the highest priority on the safety and security of its personnel and will take all the
necessary measures to ensure that risks are reduced to a minimum. Alll staff will receive pre-departure briefings.
Save the Children will ensure the health and welfare of staff in South Sudan through linkages with pre-identified
health providers. Save the Children will provide Infection Prevention and Control training for frontline staff
chrough accredited providers.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
e The Driver/Mechanic will provide transport service to SC staff, visitors and other guests as per instructions.
e Perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance of vehicles.
e Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
e Repair or replace defective vehicle parts and components.
e Carry out emergency repairs to minimize vehicle downtime.
e Conduct regular inspections to assess vehicle condition.
e Identify maintenance requirements and provide recommendations.
e Ensure all vehicles meet roadworthiness and safety standards.
e Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good condition.
e Monitor spare parts inventory and submit replenishment requests.
e Ensure proper storage and accountability of tools and spare parts.
e Maintain maintenance records for all vehicles.
e Prepare service schedules and repair reports.
e Track vehicle repair costs and parts usage.
e Follow occupational health and safety procedures.
e Ensure repairs comply with manufacturer specifications.
e Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
e Reduction in vehicle breakdowns.
e Timely completion of repairs.
e Accuracy of maintenance records.
e To provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of staff, visitors, and materials while ensuring organizational
vehicles are operated and maintained in accordance with organizational policies and road safety regulations.
Safely transport staff, visitors, and authorized passengers to designated locations.
e Ensure timely collection and delivery of documents, supplies, and equipment.
e Plan routes and monitor road conditions to ensure safe travel.
e Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
e Ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and equipped with required safety equipment.
e Monitor fuel consumption and vehicle performance.
e Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and mileage records.
e Record fuel usage, maintenance activities, and incidents.
e Report accidents, breakdowns, and vehicle defects immediately.
e Comply with traffic regulations and organizational fleet policies.
e Ensure all passengers use seat belts and follow safety procedures.
e Support implementation of vehicle safety and security measures.
e Provide guidance and feedback to all vehicles, motorcycles & generator operators regarding the condition of
the vehicles/ motorcycles/ Generator.
e Provides advice to the Field Manager and Supply Chain Officer regarding maintenance issues.
e Oversees work undertaken by 3rd party maintenance providers for example ensuring that spare parts are
genuine, and that work is done to a high standard.
e Familiarizes him/herself with the contents of each Fleet manual, read and comprehend technical manuals and
schematics or other related instructional materials necessary to make repairs that comply with technical
specifications.
® Driver/ Mechanic will update fleet inspection reports and maintenance records.
e Ensure compliance with federal and state vehicle repair requirements.
e He or she will also perform test drive/ridding in line with the existing Save the Children driver policy.
e Safely uses of all vehicles tools and equipment related and provided to office and will be responsible for any loss
& damage to the tools.
e Encourage health and safety practices including the wearing of overalls, safety goggles and having fire
extinguishers and First Aid Kit.
e Practices safe operation procedures and always complies with safety requirements.
e Maintains technical skills by periodically up-grading knowledge and attending required training.
e Completes accurately and comprehensively all documentation associated with the fleet and its maintenance
classes to meet changing technology.
e Assume other relevant responsibilities as instructed by supervisor
CORE BEHAVIOURS.
e Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles
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e Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:
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Accountability:
e holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save
the Children values
e holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver
in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying
appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
@ sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal
development and encourages their team to do the same
e widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
e future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
e builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and
supporters
e values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
approachable, good listener, easy to talk
Creativity:
e develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
e willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
e honesty encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrit
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
e Basic knowledge of auto mechanic skills
e Secondary or Primary School Level
e English Language and local language will be added advantage
e Valid Driving Licence
e Training from recognised Mechanical institute
e Strong knowledge of locations of organizations’ operation- Bor context in particular
e Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
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Desirable
e Previous experience (2 years) and knowledge of INGO.
e Knowledge of Save the Children systems and ways of working.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out
additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies
and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our
commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Humanitarian response
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role
profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.