Employer: HALO Trust
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Feb 2020
The HALO Trust was established in Afghanistan in 1988, and is now the world’s largest humanitarian Mine Action organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other explosive remnants of war including cluster bombs, projectiles, rockets and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
HALO employs over 8,000 staff in 25 countries and operates over 600 light and heavy vehicles to get its people and equipment to and from work every day, often in difficult terrain and remote and insecure areas. HALO also uses over 120 heavy machines in its clearance operations.
As Global Fleet Manager, your primary focus will be leading HALO’s programmes in procuring, maintaining and operating fleet as safely, efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
Responsibilities
Your role will be leading HALO’s global approach to fleet management and supporting programme teams to develop the standard of the day to day management of their fleet, including maintenance, driver selection and training, and storage and utilization of spare parts. Specific duties include:
Design of an effective and sustainable fleet strategy that defines HALO’s approach to fleet management over the short, medium and long term and which aims to reduce environmental impacts through a combination of cleaner vehicles and fuels, fuel-efficient operation and driving.
Development and implementation of a strategic plan for performance improvement measures and continuous improvement;
Leading management of technology across the fleet operation, including the selection and implementation of fleet management systems, inventory control, and telematics;
Identification of gaps in HALO’s compliance processes, highlighting where we need to improve, at what cost and by when so that we have a secure fleet that is “fit for purpose” and achieves full compliance;
Ensuring servicing schedules for the fleet are adhered to in all HALO locations and supporting programmes in the development of maintenance facilities and recruitment of maintenance personnel;
Working with the programme fleet managers to develop local systems to hire, train and promote suitable drivers for the specific fleet relevant to that programme;
Encouraging best practice at all vehicle fleet facilities and remote work sites;
Improving the storage and accounting of spare parts. as well as working with the HQ logistics team on procurement;
Ensuring the timing and quality of fleet management information is current and relevant to assist in the identification of policy changes required to optimise performance.
Producing timely analytical reports to directors, the CEO and board of trustees as required;
Assisting with vehicle accident and incident investigations and ensure lessons are identified and implemented;
At headquarters, you will work closely with HALO’s mechanical specialists and the logistics and procurement team. While visiting a programme, you will work closely with the programme’s management team, as well as the local fleet manager, mechanics, storekeepers and administrators.
The home base for the successful applicant is negotiable, but this role will require attendance at HALO’s UK headquarters near Dumfries as well as extended overseas travel to HALO’s programmes.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter (one page) and CV (no more than two pages) via The HALO Trust careers page or the following link: https://apply.workable.com/j/C1E34DEAE6
Location: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Feb 2020
The HALO Trust was established in Afghanistan in 1988, and is now the world’s largest humanitarian Mine Action organisation. We save lives and restore communities threatened by landmines and other explosive remnants of war including cluster bombs, projectiles, rockets and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
HALO employs over 8,000 staff in 25 countries and operates over 600 light and heavy vehicles to get its people and equipment to and from work every day, often in difficult terrain and remote and insecure areas. HALO also uses over 120 heavy machines in its clearance operations.
As Global Fleet Manager, your primary focus will be leading HALO’s programmes in procuring, maintaining and operating fleet as safely, efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
Responsibilities
Your role will be leading HALO’s global approach to fleet management and supporting programme teams to develop the standard of the day to day management of their fleet, including maintenance, driver selection and training, and storage and utilization of spare parts. Specific duties include:
Design of an effective and sustainable fleet strategy that defines HALO’s approach to fleet management over the short, medium and long term and which aims to reduce environmental impacts through a combination of cleaner vehicles and fuels, fuel-efficient operation and driving.
Development and implementation of a strategic plan for performance improvement measures and continuous improvement;
Leading management of technology across the fleet operation, including the selection and implementation of fleet management systems, inventory control, and telematics;
Identification of gaps in HALO’s compliance processes, highlighting where we need to improve, at what cost and by when so that we have a secure fleet that is “fit for purpose” and achieves full compliance;
Ensuring servicing schedules for the fleet are adhered to in all HALO locations and supporting programmes in the development of maintenance facilities and recruitment of maintenance personnel;
Working with the programme fleet managers to develop local systems to hire, train and promote suitable drivers for the specific fleet relevant to that programme;
Encouraging best practice at all vehicle fleet facilities and remote work sites;
Improving the storage and accounting of spare parts. as well as working with the HQ logistics team on procurement;
Ensuring the timing and quality of fleet management information is current and relevant to assist in the identification of policy changes required to optimise performance.
Producing timely analytical reports to directors, the CEO and board of trustees as required;
Assisting with vehicle accident and incident investigations and ensure lessons are identified and implemented;
At headquarters, you will work closely with HALO’s mechanical specialists and the logistics and procurement team. While visiting a programme, you will work closely with the programme’s management team, as well as the local fleet manager, mechanics, storekeepers and administrators.
The home base for the successful applicant is negotiable, but this role will require attendance at HALO’s UK headquarters near Dumfries as well as extended overseas travel to HALO’s programmes.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter (one page) and CV (no more than two pages) via The HALO Trust careers page or the following link: https://apply.workable.com/j/C1E34DEAE6