Driver at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Job Holder will drive Save the Children vehicles collect and deliver people, goods and documents on Save the Children business safely and efficiently to their destinations in line with Save the Children Policy and procedures. The Driver may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Drive Save the Children vehicles to collect and deliver people, documents and goods to their destinations safely and on time, in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines. 
• Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound mechanical condition and always ensure its safety in line with Save the Children Policy and guidelines.
• Ensure that the vehicle is mechanically attended to and is properly checked for oil, water, fan belt tension, brake fluid, levels etc before leaving for trip, including recommendations (to management) vehicle service in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
• Maintain an up-to-date mileage log sheet and submit to the supervisor monthly in line with Save the Children policy. In addition, submit monthly vehicle log sheets and vehicle pro-fleet reports in excel on monthly basis.

Reports to: Fleet Assistant
Staff reporting to this post: None 
Role Dimensions: To ensure all information collected from the field sites as part of case management responses for children harmed or at risk of being harmed are safely and accurately filed and stored.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

• Ensure that the road license and vehicle insurance are valid and renewed on time in line with national traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s tools/accessories including spare wheel, Jack, wheel spanner, first aid kit, Fire extinguisher etc are always kept in the vehicle and in good order in accordance to Save the Children policy.
• Report any damage to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor (Fleet Assistant) as required by policy in line with the traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Save the Children and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
• Follow travel instructions and observe all traffic regulations/ laws in place, where needs arise advise on the possible breach of traffic regulations/ laws in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
• Ability to adhere to the Save the Children Child Protection Code of Conduct, Security Guidelines, Chronic Illness Policy and ethical Principles

QUALIFICATIONS  AND EXPERIENCE

• At least possess minimum qualification of O level with Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) certificate.
• At least three years relevant experience preferably in an International NGO.
• Possess valid driving license.
• Classes B, C and D license held for at least three years.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ready to travel to the field from time to time.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, in the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

SKILLS

• Understanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essential.
• Highly flexible and ability to work in a team.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Excellent
• Language Requirements – English and Hausa – Excellent
• Level of IT literacy Required – (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email system, Internet browsing) excellent