Driver at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Driver is responsible for safe driving of vehicles for save the children Kenya programme and staff to include, cleaning and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles of vehicles in compliance with Safe driving standards ensuring the vehicle is fueled in time for trips and the proper management of fuel supply for the assigned vehicle and in accordance with SC policies and procedures. 

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Programme Support Service Officer

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 270 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$15 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Driver. 

Driving and Maintenance:

• Maintain vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
• Keep the vehicle document folder up to date
• Prepare daily vehicle usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
• Providing periodic usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure
• Maintain valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
• Organise the transport of supplies directly to SC designated location of use.

Control of Vehicles

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by line managers
• Ensure that all vehicle journeys to be recorded in the logbook at the start and completion of journeys
• Ensure that keys and vehicle documents are kept in secure place when the vehicle is not in use
• Ensure that she/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seats before driving the vehicle.

 Accidents

• Ensure that the line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents and the accident reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible.

Save the children has no passenger policy- this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programmes.

Save the Children may give lifts to agency and governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programmes- see passenger policy for details.

• SC reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SC staff. 
• In the event of medical emergency.

vehicle checks: 

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
• Check the vehicle before departing for work
• Check, on taking over a vehicle and ensure that the items listed on the vehicle checklist and in the vehicles tools and materials inventory are present and in 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 assigned vehicle.

Cleanliness and Visibility

• The driver is responsible for ensuring that the 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 dirt is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
• Driver is to ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other

• Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by supervisor
• Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer- including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher.
• Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and in prior notice from the line manager
• Perform any other duty as requested by authorised persons.

Personal qualities 

• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• An ability to work with minimum supervision.
• A systems approach to work.
• A people oriented person who enjoys working in a team.
• A keen interest in self development.
• A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SC is perceived as such.
• Working knowledge of the save the children Emergency procedures, sphere, convention on the rights of the child.

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge, skills and abilities 

• A clean driving licence minimum class B=C=E 
• Prior experience working for NGO, UN agency or private company

Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position

• Excellent interpersonal skill and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environment is critical
• Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
• Those with defensive driving skills, first aid training e will have an added advantage.
• Literacy and numeracy skills of “ O “ level education. Must have attained a C+ in both Mathematics and English 
• RecommendedA minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili and other local languages an advantage
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment  to  and      understanding  of  Save      the  Children’s  aims,      values  and principles  including rights-based approaches