Driver

Key areas of accountability:

Provide Driving Services

• Receiving the vehicle with its accessories by hand-over documents and signs hand-over formats for receipt of the vehicle with its accessories
• Providing driving services to the manager's Coordinators, staff members, visitors, and guests from the Woldia office)
• Handles clients with due care and respect. Respects the faith and culture of different communities
• Respects the rules and regulations of departure and arrival hours according to logistic manual
• Handles confidential matters with due care and in consultation with senior staff.
• Maintains records of logbook for all journeys undertaken, fuel consumed, repair costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time
• Before starting the vehicle’s engine each day, checks the level of engine oil, radiator, and windscreen washer water is adequate, etc
• On weekly basis, checks the level of brake and clutch oil, battery water, and the pressure of tires is at the proper levels, and also ensures that all lights and indicators are working properly
• Ensures that the assigned vehicle is not driven by another person unless authorized
• When assigned, assists in local purchasing/expediting activities
• Maintaining all safety and security measures for the vehicle under his/her care.
• Ensuring that the vehicle assigned to him/her is clean, fuelled, lubricated, and regularly serviced as per schedule.
• Keeps all tools and reserve tires with due care. Handles the vehicle and other related accessories and materials with due care
• Cleans seat belts each day and wears the same all times and insists all passengers to do the same
• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance at specified intervals and keep thorough maintenance logos for each vehicle.
• Have the SCI logo visibly displayed on all SCI vehicles, except where this would jeopardize staff safety or be inappropriate to specific local circumstances.
• Parkin safe and secure areas all SCI vehicles during working and non-working hours. Parks the vehicle in a safe place during the night.
• Undertakes minor repair of the vehicle
• Report accidents as occurred immediately
• Adheres to rules and regulations of Save the Children International.
• Respects the traffic rules and regulations strictly
• Performs other related tasks as required

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Completion of 12th grade or 10th grade with the current educational system
• Own at least a third-grade valid driving license.
• Trained in Safety and Security
• At least 3 years of work experience in International NGOs with a clean driving record.

Desirable:

• Willingness to work over weekends, holidays, and harsh climatic situations.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments
• Good English is written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to SCI’s aims, values, and principles 

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en