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 Logistic and Admin Officer. Prepare and submit monthly vehicle usage report to the Logistic and Admin Officer. Keep up to date data on the fuel consumption. Use log sheet for the day to day movement and should be familiar with safety and security guidelines of Save the Children.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Transport Officer 

Dimensions: Save the Children works in - regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately - staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year

Number of direct reports: N/A

Key Responsibilities

• Receive the vehicle with its accessories by hand-over documents and signs hand-over formats for receipt of 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 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, fueled, lubricated and regularly serviced as per schedule.
• Keeps all tools and reserve tyre 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 to 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.
• Park in safe and secure areas all Save the Children vehicles during working and non-working hours. Parks the vehicle in safe place during 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.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

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

Job Requirements

Qualification & Experience

• Completion of 12^th grade or 10^th grade in new education curriculum.
• At least 3^rd grade valid driving license.
• At least 3 years of work experience 
• Willingness to work over weekends, holidays and harsh climatic situations.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments.
• Good English 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.

How to Apply

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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 here

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.