Driver - Kano

JOB TITLE: Driver TEAM: Supply Chain

GRADE: 5

CONTRACT DURATION: 3 Months

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:

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 Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

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.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Hold self-accountable o vehicle management and records.
• Achieving and role modelling SCI values

Ambition

• Set ambitious and challenging goals.
• Take responsibility of personal development

Collaboration:

• Build and Maintain effective relationship with the team and colleagues
• Value diversity and good listener and easy to talk.
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners

Creativity:

• Develop new innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Administrative & General Skills

• 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.)

Organization context

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
· All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
· Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.