Transportation Coordinator
The crew keeps busy – they’ve got places to go! The Transportation Coordinator ensures reliable & safe transportation is arranged and available for our crew to travel ashore.
Department
Operations
Commitment
Min. 3 months
Department
Operations
Commitment
Min. 3 months
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About this Role
As the Transportation Coordinator you will Coordinate safe and reliable transportation for Mercy Ships personnel during maintenance periods.
This role is available February – December 2023 while the Africa Mercy is docked in Durban, South Africa for maintenance.
What You Will Contribute
• Coordinate local transportation for crew, vendor/contractors, and other Mercy Ships personnel to/from the vessel, lodging ashore, airport,
• Coordinate driving schedules – personally provide transportation, schedule other drivers, and liaise with vehicle rental companies as appropriate.
• Coordinate availability of vehicles and drivers.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of all vehicles and prepare distance and usage reports.
• Liaise with local vehicle rental agencies and oversee conditions and compliance of rental contracts.
For This Role, You Will Need
• Valid home country driver’s license
• International Drivers Permit (IDP)
• At least five years’ of experience as a licensed driver
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload effectively.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity, and demonstrate accountability.
• Able to live in and contribute to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with a diverse, international team.
Full job description available upon request.
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