Internal/External Vacancy Announcement
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovative solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.
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 | SCI/GFO/008/18 |
Place of Work | Gode |
Programme/Unit | Logistics |
Reports to | Fleet Officer |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization Scale |
No. of Positions | 1 (one) |
Job summary
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 Logistics Officer. Prepare and submit monthly vehicle usage report to the Logistics 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.
Key accountabilities
· 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, 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 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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
· Diploma in automotive.
· Own at least 3rd grade valid driving license.
· 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
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 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
Ø Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply