Driver and Mechanic at Save the Children

Save the Children

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Position: Driver and Mechanic

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Hawassa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

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: - Driver and Mechanic

The purpose of the driver is to provide transportation service in compliance with the Logistics procedures of Save the Children International. The position holder prepares accurate and timely transport service for the staff and SCI partners. And oversee and undertake minor car repairs.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Fleet and Admin Officer

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post: - None

Job-specific roles and responsibilities

• 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 coordinators, managers, staff members, visitors, and guests from the head Office
• Handles clients with due care and respect. Respect the faith and culture of different communities.
• Respect the rules and regulations of departure and arrival hours according to the logistic manual.
• Handles confidential matters with due care and in consultation with senior staff.
• Maintains records of the logbook for all journeys undertaken, fuel consumed, and repair costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time.
• Before starting the vehicle’s engine each day, check the level of engine oil, radiator, and windscreen washer water is adequate, etc
• On a 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 wears the same at all times and insists all passengers 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?
• Park in safe and secure areas for all SCI vehicles during working and non-working hours. Parks the Vehicle in a safe place during the night.
• Undertakes minor repairs of the vehicle
• Report accidents as occurred immediately
• Adheres to the rules and regulations of Save the Children International.
• Respect the traffic rules and regulations strictly
• Performs other related tasks as required

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and SCI Field Offices 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 his/her self, takes responsibility for his or her development, and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future-orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members, 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES,

QUALIFICATION

• Completion of 12th grade or 10th grade with current educational system.
• Completion of TVET with auto-mechanics is preferred.
• Own at least a third-grade valid driving license.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of work experience in International NGOs with a clean driving record.
• Trained in Safety and Security
• Willingness to work over weekends, holidays, and harsh climatic situations.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments
• Good English written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to SCI’s aims values and principles.

COMPETENCIES

SC Values are Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on an ongoing basis.

• Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards.
• Promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organization.
• Engaging ( align with Collaboration, Creativity)
• Networking: Builds and use sustainable relationships to support the work of saving the children
• Working effectively with others Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.