Job Openings at Save the Children

GRADE: 6

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Support the program, The driver will be responsible for transporting SCI staff and visitors between office and other locations, as well as equipment’s and materials, also Maintaining the vehicles, updating log sheet and vehicle report.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Supply Chain Officer

Key Accountabilities

Documentation: 

• Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation

Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date: 

• Support the Fleet Assistant 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: 

• Drive all SCI vehicles on the approve speed limit of SCI
• 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 the safety of passengers at all times 
• Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials

 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.
• The driver is to ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
• Emergency Preparedness and Response.
• In case of emergency prepare to contribute to delivery of an appropriate and timely response.

Safeguarding:

Adhere to the SCI safeguarding instructions in the drivers manual

Essential Criteria

• Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination
• 2 year working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Trade test certificate desirable
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
• Possession of valid driving licence
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Experience working in in a relatively insecure location
• Able to communicate with English and other Nigerian languages
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint at basic level, etc.)

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Objective

The primary objective of this assessment is to evaluate how the standard of living in different office locations across Nigeria affects the organization’s operational effectiveness, staff morale, and well-being. The assessment will identify gaps and provide recommendations for organizational development strategies, particularly focusing on:

• Compensation benefits
• Staff welfare and well-being
• Housing costs
• Transportation costs
• Health and safety concerns
• Retention and attraction of talent in high-cost or low-infrastructure areas

Scope of Work

The assessment will cover the following tasks:

Standard of Living Analysis:

• Conduct a detailed analysis of the cost of living, access to amenities, healthcare, transportation, and housing in SCI’s office locations in Nigeria, focusing on urban, rural and semi-rural areas in states such as Lagos, Oyo, Abuja, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, Cross-River, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Taraba, Plateau, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger and Bauchi.

Impact on Compensation and Benefits:

• Evaluate the current compensation structure, allowances, and benefits in relation to the cost of living in each office location.
• Assess the need for region-specific adjustments, including housing, transportation, and hardship allowances.

Staff Welfare and Well-being:

• Examine how varying living standards affect employee health, work-life balance, and access to essential services.
• Review current staff welfare initiatives and make recommendations for improvements based on local living conditions.

Health and Safety Considerations:

• Assess the availability of quality healthcare, safety, and security conditions in each location, and their impact on employees’ well-being.
• Access to security agencies, armed forces and law enforcers for expedite access.

Talent Attraction and Retention:

• Review the organization’s ability to attract and retain talent in locations with challenging living standards.
• Propose strategies to improve employee retention and recruitment, particularly in high-cost or low-infrastructure areas.

Logistical and Operational Impacts:

• Analyse how differences in the standard of living affect organizational operations, productivity, and service delivery. With a focus on the impact in relation to implementing programs in hard-to-reach locations.
• Recommend changes to operational policies, if needed, to address logistical challenges related to location-specific factors.

Deliverables

The consultant or working group will be responsible for delivering the following:

Inception Report:

• Detailed work plan and methodology for conducting the assessment, including data collection and analysis methods.

Standard of Living Assessment Report:

• Comprehensive report analysing the standard of living in each office location, including data on cost of living, access to services, and other relevant factors.

Impact Report:

• Evaluation of how the standard of living affects compensation, staff well-being, and overall organizational performance, with a focus on disparities across locations.

Recommendations:

• Clear recommendations for adjustments in compensation, benefits, staff welfare, and organizational policies to address regional differences.

Final Organizational Development Report:

• A final report summarizing the findings and providing actionable strategies for organizational development, with a focus on location-specific challenges and solutions.