Save the Children Driver Job in Wajir 2015

Job Description

Job Title: Driver

Position Code: SCI DR

Team / Programme: N/A

Location: Wajir

Grade: 6                         

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: Providing transport service to SC- Wajir Office staff members, visitors or daily errands as assigned by supervisor; be responsible for the assigned vehicle and maintains the log sheet properly.Scope of Role:

Reports to: Fleet Assistant

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Provides car service with at most discipline, observing the driving safety regulation of SCI and  traffic rules;

Ensures that the vehicle is properly handled, kept in good condition and usable at all times;

Checks and cleans the vehicle every day, and ensures that  oil, lubricants, and water are maintained at the required standard levels;

Ensures that all gauges are properly functioning, the necessary tools/equipments are available and kept properly;

Maintains note and timely report on the vehicle routine service;

Ensures that the vehicle has enough fuel and is in good condition before embarking in transport service or heading for a field trip;

Monitors all the functioning part of the vehicle and reports to the mechanic if any irregularities are observed;

Ensures that the vehicle is used for the intended assignment as approved  by the Logistics officer;

Ensures that the vehicle safety belt is functional and used by self and the passengers on board;

Reports any accident immediately to the Logistics Assistant;

Maintains correct/proper and neatly recorded vehicle log sheets and submits to the Logistics Assistant;

Reports in writing on any maintenance need  to the logistics/field managers;

Performs other related duties as required.

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 suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development

Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence

Displays consistent excellent judgement

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of a KCSE secondary school level education.

Valid driving licences;

Driving Experience not less than 2 years, preferably in Northern Kenya region;

Vehicle fleet maintenance experience;

Experience of using HF radio systems, satellite phones and communications procedures;

Patient, adaptable and flexible;

Ability to travel frequently;

Fluent in Somalia, Kiswahili and good level in English;

How to Apply

Interested candidates are hereby required to drop their applications at SCI  Wajir area Office with the position clearly indicated on top of the enclosed envelop and clearly addressed to 

The Human Resource and Administration Officer,

SCI Wajir Area Office

not later than 16th March 2015 at 5pm.

Those applying online should send their applications to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org

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Company: Save the Children

State: Nairobi

Location: Anywhere

Job type: Full-Time

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Job category: NGO Jobs in Kenya

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