Nigeria Job Openings

Save the Children

Driver - Lagos

FULL TIME

November 7, 2024

JOB TITLE Driver

TEAM: Nigeria Country Office
LOCATION: Lagos

GRADE : 6


POST TYPE: National, full time

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:
Support the program, The driver will be responsible for transporting SCI staff and visitors between office and other locations, as well as equipment’s and materials, also maintaining the vehicles, updating log sheet and vehicle report


SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Logistics Officer


KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:


Key Accountabilities


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 all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
  • 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 also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.

On the Road:
Drive all SCI vehicles on the approve speed limit of SCI
  • 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 the safety of passengers at all times
  • Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials

Vehicle Checks:
  • Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
  • Check the vehicle before departing from work.
  • Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full 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 assign vehicle.
Safeguarding
  • Ensure the Safeguarding guidelines are followed when transporting staff children, children participating in SC’s activities and child or adult beneficiaries in an emergency or development intervention
Cleanliness & Visibility:
  • The driver is responsible for ensuring that his 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 rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
  • The driver is to ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
Emergency Preparedness and Response.


In case of emergency prepare to contribute to delivery of an appropriate and timely response.



SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
  • Hold self-accountable o vehicle management and records.
  • Achieving and role modelling SCI values
Ambition
  • Set ambitious and challenging goals.
  • Take responsibility of personal development
Collaboration:
  • Build and Maintain effective relationship with the team and colleagues
  • Value diversity and good listener and easy to talk.
builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
Creativity:
  • Develop new innovative solutions
  • willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.


SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Administrative & General Skills


  • Essential Criteria
  • Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination
  • 2 year working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
  • Trade test certificate desirable
  • Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
  • Possession of valid driving licence
  • 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.)


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