Internal /External Vacancy Announcement
INTRODUCTION
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Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.
Job Title
| Driver |
Code | 0125 |
Place of Work | Sherkole and Gure Shembola Refugee Camp |
Programme/Unit | Humanitarian |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | One |
Length of Contract | Until August 31, 2017 |
JOB SUMMARY
The Driver is accountable for ensuring safe and efficient driving in Sherkole refugee camp and in project areas. Provides transport service to SCI staff members, visitors or daily errands as assigned by supervisor. Prepare and submit monthly vehicle usage report to his immediate line manager. 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 International.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Driving Services
Receiving the vehicle with its accessories by hand-over documents and signs hand-over formats for receipt of vehicle with its accessories
Providing driving services to the Coordinators, managers, staff members, visitors and guests from head
Office
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
When assigned, assists in local purchasing/expediting activities
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 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 SCI logo visibly displayed on all SCI vehicles, except where this would jeopardize staff safety or be inappropriate to specific local circumstances.
Park in safe and secure areas all SCI 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 International.
Respects the traffic rules and regulations strictly
Performs other related tasks as required
line security training wherever possible,
MINIMUM QUALFICATION, EXPEREINCE, COMPETENCIES
Completion of 12th grade or 10th grade with current educational system
Own at least third grade valid driving license.
Trained in Safety and Security and
At least 3 years of work experience in International NGOs with clean driving record.
Willingness to work over weekends, holidays and harsh climatic situations.
Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset.
Experience in vehicle maintenance
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments
Good English written and oral communication skills
Commitment to SCI’s aims, values and principles
Skills and Abilities:
Highly developed interpersonal relationship building and interpersonal skills
Highly developed verbal and communication skills including English
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Personal Behaviors and Attributes
Commitment to Save the children’s mission, vision and values
Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team
High level of self-motivation and initiative