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• Location:South Sudan - Akobo
• Workplace Type:On-site
• Hours:40
• Salary:USD$542
• Job Family:Property & Logistics
• Division:Operations
• Grade:National E1
• Job Type:Fixed Term
• Closing Date:3 April 2026
• Country:South Sudan

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like saving lives, governance and peace building, education, land rights and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Job Purpose To manage Oxfam’s programme in a specific area of South Sudan .

Position:  Driver

Location:  Akobo

Grade & Level:  F Zone 1 National

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Number of post reporting:  

Key Areas of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To be responsible for the Oxfam vehicles/boat & quad bike driven and for the safety of passengers and to ensure that the vehicles/boat & quad bike are always kept secure.

• To drive Oxfam's vehicles/boat in accordance with government legislation and with organizational policy and security guidelines

• To record all journeys, service and maintenance information in the vehicle logbook

• To ensure that Oxfam's vehicles/boat & quad bike are clean and well maintained, to carry out basic daily checks, and to ensure that spares, tools, fuel, water and first aid kits are carried as required.

• To report any mechanical problems to the driver mech or Logistician

• To carry out basic repairs and servicing of the vehicles, boat and quad bike and to make recommendations to the Logistician for the servicing and repair.

• To ensure that all the vehicle documents are up-to-date, and to inform the Logistician when the vehicle documents need renewing.

• To make a written report to the Roving mechanic and Logistic of any accident or incident involving an Oxfam vehicle.

• To undertake errands on behalf of the office or any staff member

• To undertake any other duties as required, in accordance with the job purpose, to ensure the efficient operation of the programme.

• Management

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•                Required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and

• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

 

Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

 

Essential

• Holder of driving license with no major infringements

• Road safety and Oxfam’s guidelines on use of vehicles
• Car and vehicle maintenance

• Several years’ experience as a professional driver/boat operator.
• Ability to drive range of vehicles/boat operator in exceptionally bad conditions and to pass the Oxfam driving test.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Flexible

Desirable

Prior experience in community Base conflict management

Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who encounter Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organizational Values

• Accountability– Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
• Empowerment– Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
• Inclusiveness– We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.

 

Interested Applicants should send soft copies of their CVs and Cover letters and copies of academic certificates responding to the Required Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge  to our South Sudan - Juba Office

 

 

 

 

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

 

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of screening checks.

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South Sudan - Akobo

Oxfam Field Office - Akobo, Akobo Mission Road, Akobo, South Sudan

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