DEADLINE: 14/07/2024

DISPATCHER

Contract

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.

Reports to: Logistics Country Manager

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 multi-cultural humanitarian environment.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the e-mail below,

AI applications shall be marked: “Dispatcher with mechanical background” to

kam_hrrecruitment [email protected]

Please take note that any applications received after the above- mentioned deadline will not be considered.

About International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Industry: NGO

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ over 21,000 people in more than 100 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.