ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to provide safe and efficient driving. Provides transport service to SC staff members, visitors or daily errands as assigned by Logistics Officer.  Prepare and submit monthly vehicle usage reports to the Logistics Officer.  Keep up to date data on fuel consumption. Use log sheets for the day to day movement and should be familiar with the safety and security guidelines of Save the Children. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive the vehicle with its accessories by hand-over documents and signs hand-over formats for receipt of the vehicle with its accessories
• Providing transport service to staff, visitors and guests.
• Handles clients with due care and respect. Respects the faith and culture of different communities
• Respects the rules and regulations of departure and arrival hours according to logistic manual
• Handles confidential matters with due care and in consultation with senior staff.
• Maintains records of logbook for all journeys undertaken, fuel consumed, repair costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time
• Before starting the vehicle’s engine each day, checks the level of engine oil, radiator, and windscreen washer water are adequate, etc.
• On a weekly basis, checks the level of brake and clutch oil, battery water and the pressure of tires is at the proper levels, and also ensures that all lights and indicators are working properly
• Ensures that the assigned vehicle is not driven by another person unless authorized
• Maintaining all safety and security measures to the vehicle under his/her care.
• Ensuring that the vehicle assigned to him/her is clean, fuelled, lubricated and regularly serviced as per schedule.
• Keeps all tools and reserve tire with due care. Handles the vehicle and other related accessories and materials with due care
• Cleans seat belts each day and wears the same all times and insists all passengers do the same
• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance at specified intervals and keep thorough maintenance logos for each vehicle.
• Have the Save the Children logo visibly displayed on all Save the Children vehicles, except where this would jeopardize staff safety or be inappropriate to specific local circumstances.
• Parkin safe and secure areas all Save the Children vehicles during working and non-working hours. Parks the vehicle in a safe place during the night.
• Undertakes minor repair of the vehicle
• Report accidents as occurred immediately
• Adheres to rules and regulations of Save the Children.
• Respects the traffic rules and regulations strictly
• Performs other related tasks as required
• Transports materials to respective destinations. Gives due care for the materials while loading and unloading.
• Requests repair and Lavajo service by filling forms and formats designed for repair and maintenance service for the vehicle on time. Checks the vehicle for repair and maintenance made by the garage against repair order.
• Knowledge of the area where the post is located.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles

Essential

• Completion of Tvet/10^t/h grade.
• Own at least 3rd-grade valid driving license.
• At least 2 years of work experience in International NGOs with a clean driving record.
• At least 3 years of work experience in Governmental organization with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work over weekends, holidays and harsh climatic situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments
• Good English is written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to Save the Children aims values and principles.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset
• Experience in vehicle maintenance is an advantage

Desirable

• excellent communication, interpersonal skill & excellent team player
• Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the local language (Somali language)

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.  The duty station of the position holder will be in Fer-for and Kalafo Woredas of Shabelle Zone Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only. Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.