The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. After passing a century, which it celebrated in 2019, it is now a global movement made up of 29 national member organizations which work in 120 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Driver is accountable for ensuring safe and efficient vehicle driving in or out of operational location of Bale FO and over the weekends providing transport services from different SCI Bale FO program request centers to various destinations driving through off roads and under all weather conditions, taking responsibilities for passengers and vehicular equipment. Prepares and submit monthly vehicle usage report to his immediate supervisor; Keep up to date data on   fuel consumption and other incidental costs. Use log sheet for the day-to-day movement and should be familiar with and adhere safety and security guidelines of Save the Children International.

The driver should be able to communicate in English to some extent, when working with foreigners and guests.

The driver should also have a mechanical, liaising/logistical and communication skills to support his/her team on the day-to-day activities, such as vehicles annual inspection and payments processing, serving as a liaising focal point with different agencies and offices.

Reports to: Supply Chain & Admin Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post: None.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Operate Truck:

• In a safe and efficient, manner to minimize the risk of loss or damage of SCI or third-party property. Always Receive the vehicle with its accessories through hand-over documents and sign same for receipt of the vehicle with its accessories
• Performs daily, and weekly vehicle checks and maintains cleanness of trucks
• Make sure passengers’ goods and materials are properly loaded and unloaded.
• Uses the vehicle for Authorized purposes and ensures, also, that the assigned vehicle is not driven by another person unless authorized
• Adhere to SCI Driving policies & procedures
• Takes care of maintenance of SCI vehicles and their accessories. Undertakes minor maintenance works
• Maintains records of logbook for all journeys undertaken, safety of passengers, fuel consumed, and other road costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time and does monthly reports to pool coordinator
• Shows the maximum level of Preparedness /Readiness (Filling fuel, cleaning the vehicle & taking necessary action to ascertain the vehicle is always ready for driving.
• Arriving & departing on time at workplaces and willing to assist programs in the field
• Ensures maximum care and control of the vehicle, always drives as per SCI speed limit, and respects national legislation.
• Follow up on safety procedures and precautions before & while driving an SCI vehicle.
• Keeping the necessary documents in the vehicle.
• Keeping all equipment/tools in the vehicle and making sure it’s working
• Follow up and report pending inspections, insurance renewal, or any defects or problems.
• Maintaining all safety and security measures for the vehicle under his/her care.
• Ensuring that the vehicle assigned to him/her is clean, fueled, lubricated and regularly serviced as per schedule
• Keep all tools and reserve tires with due care. Handles the vehicle and other related accessories and materials with due care
• Cleans all seat belts, and the vehicle inside compartments each day and wears the same all times.
• The driver should inspect it daily, make minor repairs, change the tire, etc.…
• Have the SCI logo visibly displayed on the SCI vehicle, except where this would jeopardize staff safety or be inappropriate to specific local circumstances.
• Park in safe and secure areas all SCI vehicles during working and non-working hours. Parks the vehicle in a safe place during the night.
• Report accidents as occurred immediately
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of Save the Children International.
• Make liaising and logistical work when his line manager requests
• Performs other related tasks as required

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling 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 personal development, and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners, and supporters
• Values diversity, and 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of 10^th grade or 12^th grade and above with the current educational system
• Own at least a third-grade valid driving license or equivalent with a new driving license
• Trained in Safety and Security
• Training on 4WD and defensive driving training
• At least 3 years of work experience in International NGOs with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work over weekends, holidays, and harsh climatic situations.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance is an asset
• Experience in Liaising/logistical activities is an added asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments
• Be able to communicate in English, and understand English written texts
• Commitment to SCI’s aims, values and principles