Driver

Drive Save the Children vehicle safely, maintain logs and ensure compliance with vehicle regulations.

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Overview

Drive Save the Children vehicle safely, maintain logs and ensure compliance with vehicle regulations.

You have:

  • A full and clean driving license
  • Should have 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving
  • Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
  • Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical
  • Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance
  • Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency Manual, Sphere, and Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Strong oral and written English language communication skills required
  • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and frustrating working circumstances is required

BEKERJA UNTUK SEMUA ANAK DI DUNIA.

Save the Children adalah sebuah gerakan global. Save the Children Indonesia adalah bagian dari gerakan global Save the Children yang memungkinkan kami bekerja sama di lebih dari 120 negara di seluruh dunia, mengembangkan kemitraan dengan organisasi lokal, dan menyediakan pelatihan dan sumber daya untuk membangun dan memberdayaan komunitas, di mana ada anak-anak yang membutuhkannya.

Komitmen Kami

Kami akan mengerahkan segala daya untuk menyelamatkan anak-anak.

Cita-cita Kami untuk Anak Tahun 2030

Bertahan Hidup

Tidak boleh ada anak yang meninggal karena sebab yang bisa dicegah sebelum ulang tahun kelima mereka.

Belajar

Semua anak bisa mendapat pendidikan dasar yang berkualitas.

Terlindungi

Kekerasan terhadap anak tidak lagi mendapat toleransi.

Visi Kami

Visi kami adalah membangun dunia di mana setiap anak memiliki hak hidup, perlindungan, tumbuh kembang, dan partisipasi.

Misi Kami

Misi kami adalah menginspirasi munculnya terobosan tentang bagaimana seharusnya dunia memperlakukan anak sehingga tercipta perubahan yang cepat dan bertahan lama dalam hidup mereka.

Nilai-Nilai Kami

Akuntabilitas

Kami menggunakan sumber daya secara efisien dan bertanggung jawab, mencapai hasil yang bisa diukur, dan terbuka pada para pendukung, mitra, dan anak-anak.

Ambisi

Kami menetapkan standar yang tinggi dan berkualitas pada semua hal yang kami lakukan untuk anak-anak.

Kolaborasi

Kami saling menghormati dan menghargai satu sama lain, hidup dalam keberagaman, serta saling bermitra untuk menciptakan perubahan dalam kehidupan anak-anak.

Kreativitas

Kami terbuka terhadap ide-ide baru, adaptif terhadap perubahan, dan berani mengambil risiko yang terukur untuk mengembangkan solusi berkelanjutan bagi dan bersama anak-anak.

Integritas

Kami bercita-cita hidup dengan standar kejujuran dan perilaku yang tinggi, tidak mengkompromikan reputasi kami, dan selalu bertindak atas dasar kepentingan terbaik bagi anak-anak.

JOB TITLE Driver TEAM: Nigeria Country Office LOCATION: Kaduna GRADE: 6

POST TYPE: National CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3- The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people. ROLE PURPOSE:

The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children vehicle, staff and Assets. The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supply for that vehicle. The driver should do so in accordance with SC policies and procedures.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Logistics Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key Accountabilities

Documentation

  • Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
  • Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
  • Support the Head Driver with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
  • Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time

Control of Vehicles

  • Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
  • Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
  • Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
  • Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.

On the road

  • Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
  • Ensures safety of passengers at all times
  • Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials
  • Save the Children has a no passenger policy – this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programme.
  • Save the Children may give lifts to agency and Governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programme – see passenger policy for details.
  • SC reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SC staff.

Vehicle Checks

  • Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
  • Check the vehicle before departing from work.
  • Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order.

Vehicle Defects

  • A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair.
  • Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.

Cleanliness & Visibility

  • The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
  • Driver is to ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other

  • Follow and abide by the traffic rules, SC regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by the Line Manager
  • Maintain all vehicle’s safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer – including first aid kit, communication equipment, tow rope and fire extinguisher
  • Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice from line manager
  • Perform any other relevant and appropriate requested by the Line Manager

    SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

  • accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
  • high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
  • holds self and others accountable

Ambition

  • creating best-in-class EA function
  • future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

Collaboration:

  • working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
  • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

  • designing more effective admin systems
  • willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Administrative & General Skills

  • A full and clean driving license
  • Should have 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving.
  • Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
  • Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical.
  • Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
  • Personal Qualities:

    • A proactive and flexible approach to work
    • An ability to work with minimum supervision
    • A systematic approach to work
    • A people orientated person who enjoys working in a team
    • A key interest in self development
    • A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SC is perceived as such.
  • Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency Manual, Sphere, and Convention on the Rights of the Child.

  • Strong oral and written English language communication skills required.
  • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and frustrating working circumstances is required.

Desirable:

  • Any additional skills and/or experience that could be used by Save the Children would be taken into account in the selection process
  • A heavy goods driving license

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult driving situation and how you handled it. This question gauges your problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure. Share a specific incident and explain the steps you took to ensure safety.
How do you ensure the vehicle is well-maintained and safe for driving? Interviewers want to know your approach to vehicle care and maintenance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a time you facilitated good communication within your team during transport? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What procedures do you follow if you encounter an accident while driving? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle passengers who do not follow safety protocols? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your driving to unexpected road conditions. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure your routes are efficient and effective? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to excel as a driver for an organization serving children in need? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 months ago - Updated 2 months ago - Source: savethechildren.net