Driver

JOB TITLE: Driver

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Logistics

GRADE: 5

LOCATION: Freetown – Sierra Leone

DURATION: 12 months (possibility for extension)

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

As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position is under the supervision of the Supply Chain Coordinator Pujehun Office. This function supports all programs and is essential to the implementation of operations in Sierra Leone while maintaining the integrity of the fleet. The senior driver is responsible for the security of the vehicle whilst ensuring that the drivers do the same and are coordinated well in the execution of their duties.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post:

Other Reporting and Coordination Responsibilities; Internal: The staff is expected to work in close cooperation with the Area Manager, Programme Managers, logistic staff and other relevant Save the Children staff. External: NGOs, local authorities, police, military personnel etc.

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Ensure the good use and condition of the SCI fleet (vehicles and motorbikes in principle)
  
• Enforce the application of the vehicle Policy.
  
• Ensure that the “service and maintenance” forms and / other documentation and done in time and MUST accompany the vehicle sent for maintenance.
  
• Ensure that the vehicles are properly secured and fueled
  
• Make sure that any professional driver and whoever is driving a vehicle follow the SCI rules
  
• Prior to each departure, check for any security notice or directives for travel area and plan movements in response.
  
• Organize and supervise the daily fleet inspection (confirming documents, equipment, adequate fluids and fuel)
  
• Arrange for necessary supplies and services.
  
• Be sure that all the fleet is clean outside (drivers are responsible for cleaning out all rubbish from inside the vehicle at the end of the trip).
  
• Maintain regular communication with teams regarding vehicle needs and conditions.
  
• Assist team members with proper completion of incident report and follow-up action.
  
• Transmit to the Fleet / Mechanic Officer all information, reports, forms regarding vehicles.
  
• File all information concerning the SCI fleet (documents, invoices, service)
  
• Be sure that all vehicle keys are kept in a secure place.
  
• Report to Fleet / Mechanic Officer all and any defects, no matter how minor.
  
• Supervise all maintenance on all SCI vehicles, internally done or external.
  
• Monitor the generator used for both normal operations and for security lighting at night where applicable, when there is no power, making sure it has sufficient fuel at all times.
  
• Act as the Fleet Officer responsible for fleet management whenever he is on leave or absent for other reasons.
  
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as required by his supervisors.
  
• General
  
• The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
  
• SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
  
• Accountability:
  
• Takes responsibility for decision-making and efficient resource management, and holds team and partners accountable for delivery of their responsibilities by delegating effectively, affording staff professional autonomy, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;
  
• Creates a managerial environment across the Country Programme to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values.
  
• Ambition:
  
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development, and encourages team to do the same;
  
• Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children;
  
• Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.
  
• Collaboration:
  
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;
  
• Values diversity as a source of competitive strength;
  
• Approachable, diplomatic, and supportive, with well-developed listening skills.
  
• Creativity:
  
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.
  
• Integrity:
  
• Honesty, openness, and transparency;
  
• A strong commitment to Save the Children’s vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation
  
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  
• Education (knowledge):
  
  
• Minimum SSS level or GCE O Level Certificate / WASSCE
  
  Experience:
  
• 3-5 years’ experience with non-governmental organization / NGO in the same role; supply chain and / or transport department.
  
• Experience managing fleets of vehicles and motorcycles
  
• Basic automotive mechanical skills
  
• Ability to manage groups of people and complete evaluations
  
• Experience working in a team environment
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  
• Must be a good team player and trouble-shooter with good communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Must be physically fit.
  
• Must be able to drive relatively long hours.
  
• A show of flexibility is key
  
  Mandatory
• Committed to the mission and principles of Save the Children;
• Operational management – understand SCI policies and systems and applies them effectively;
  
• The ability to work within a team environment;
  
• Ability to work with all grades of staff;
  
• The ability to solve basic problems;
  
• Can identify issues and problems early and inform line manager;
  
• Respectful both within the organization and with external interactions;
  
• The ability to adapt and learn, accept constructive criticism and instructions from superiors;
  
• Can communicate well both verbally and in basic written communication across all departments;
  
• Lives up to commitments and works towards the aims of the organization, showing consistency between words and actions.
  
  Desirable
  
• Experience and knowledge in Fleet Management
  
• Technical experience/training in basic auto / electrical mechanics
  
• Computer literacy and data entry skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure with scarce resources
  
• Ability to balance multiple needs and priorities
  
  Additional job responsibilities
  
• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
  
  Equal Opportunities
  
  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
  
  Child Safeguarding:
  
  
  
  We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
  
  Health and Safety
  
  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.