The Opportunity

Save the Children is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill the position of  Fleet Officer  for the Ntcheu Office. The Fleet Officer is responsible for supporting day to day coordination of fleet operations at office level in line with SCI and local fleet and transport policies.  S/he reports to either the Transport Manager at Country office or the Supply Chain Coordinator at Field office level.

The Fleet Officer will directly supervise drivers under the technical guidance of his/her local fleet management focal person.

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.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
• Relevant Professional Certification in Motor vehicle mechanics or any related field.
• Clean & valid driving license plus Training in Defensive Driving a Must.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in an NGO set up.
• Strong organizational and management skills including problem solving;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Chichewa;
• Willingness and ability to work in a collaborative & inclusive manner with peers & other colleagues;
• Self-motivated and creative;

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at  www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.