Job Title:  Driver

GRADE: 6

LOCATION:  Dessie

Post Type: National

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

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: Warehouse & Fleet Officer 

Dimensions: Save the Children works in all regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,600+ members and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None  

Length of Contract- One Year with possibility of extension 

Place of Work – Dessie

Duties & 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

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children in ensuring staff health and safety 

• Holds staff accountable to deliver on their responsibilities to ensure all staff working in safe working environment - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary support to improve staff health and safety practices 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 others to do the same

• Widely shares their personal 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, 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

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of 12th grade or 10th grade in new education curriculum Auto Mechanic diploma or certificate is advantageous.

• Own at least 3rd grade valid driving license. 

• At least 2 years of work experience in International NGOs/ Governmental organization with clean driving record. 

• 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

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  THIS LINK

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.