Save the Children Night Driver Jobs in Nigeria
Save the Children Night Driver Jobs in Nigeria
Child SafeguardingLevel 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
Role Purpose
The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children International vehicle, staff and Assets.
The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fueled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supply for that vehicle.
The driver should do so in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.
Also the driver is expected to drive in emergency as the need be
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Fleet Assistant
Staff reporting to this post: None.
Responsibilities
Safely drive SCI Staff and assets as at when requested.
Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip.
Pick up clients from the place and at the time they’ve requested.
Assist SCI Staff with loading and unloading their luggage.
Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions.
Adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed.
Answer clients’ questions about the area and local places of interest.
Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable for all riders.
Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues.
Book car wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.
Arrive at destinations on schedule.
Interact with SCI Staff professionally at all times.
Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date.
Promptly informing the fleet focal person of any tickets issued against SCI vehicle during work hours.
Providing accurate time records of SCI vehicle’s coming and goings.
Report any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management.
Key Areas of Accountability
Documentation:
Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
Support the Fleet Assistant with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
Control of Vehicles:
Ensure that Line Managers authorize all vehicle journeys in advance.
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in
a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.
On the road:
Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
Ensures safety of passengers at all times
Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials
Save the Children has a no passenger policy – this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programme.
Save the Children may give lifts to agency and Governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programme - see passenger policy for details.
SCI reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SCI staff.
In the event of a medical emergency lifts may be given on prior approval of the programme manager – see passenger policy for details.
Qualifications
Education:
Candidate must have at least a Secondary School Certificate.
Trade Test Certificate desirable.
Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government).
Possession of valid driver’s license.
Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Experience working in in a relatively insecure location.
Able to communicate with English and other Nigerian languages.
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint at basic level, etc.)
Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Night Driver Jobs in Nigeria
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