Driver

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
To drive Save the Children passengers within the country as required, take proper care of assigned vehicles and the safety of the passengers at all times.

Carry out routine vehicle maintenance checks on a daily basis to ensure proper upkeep of vehicles and immediately draw the attention of the line manager of any damage or fault on the vehicle.

Carry out weekly maintenance checks on SC vehicles which includes: suspension, engine, gear box, alarm system, vehicle tools, battery, locks, brakes, clutch fluid levels, loose nuts and bolts on the vehicle, unexpected noises, fluid leaks under the vehicle and any damage to the body or interior parts.

Maintain the cleanliness of SC vehicles at all times, both internally and externally.

Drive in a safe and reasonable manner following the standard speed limits set by SC at all times and report an accident at the earliest opportunity.

Complete the logbook on a daily basis as per the transport Management handbook.

Ensure relevant Safety and Security Standard Operating Procedures are in effect and are being observed by all staff using the vehicles.

Support the Fleet Officer and Safety and Secruity team in ensuring that all staff are briefed and trained regularly on personal security issues and that security procedures are understood and respected at all times.

Contribute to Weekly, Monthly, Yearly security reports when required.

Maintain close liaison with the Safety&Security Team and flag any issues promptly.

Assit in coordination with law enforcement agencies and other government departments, when required.

Contribute to the collection and compilation of weekly report on local information relative to SCI areas of operation, when required.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice

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Accountability:
holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:
sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:
builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:
develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:
honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Driving License, obtained at least 3 years ago

Acceptable communication in English (able to speak).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least three year experience in the same or related position

Volunteering experience in an international NGO is an added advantage.

Ability to take initiatives

Strong interpersonal and team skills.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
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

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Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.