Driver

AI summary

Save the Children is hiring a full-time Driver in Yobe, Nigeria. The role involves safely driving organizational vehicles to transport staff, goods, and documents, maintaining vehicle condition, keeping mileage logs, and supporting emergency response when needed. Candidates should hold a BA/BSc/HND and follow Save the Children policies and traffic regulations.

• Full-time driver position with an international NGO based in Yobe
• Requires BA/BSc/HND qualification
• Focus on safe driving, vehicle maintenance, and timely deliveries
• May support emergency humanitarian response team
• Must follow Save the Children policies, child protection, and security guidelines

Original source description

Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Please give monthly and support our mission. Save the... Driver - Yobe Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: Location Yobe Job Field Driving 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. 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 BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. 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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: At least possess minimum qualification of Diploma or equivalent 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. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Save The Children on hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.