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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Benue
- Job Field: Driving
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: Supply Chain Coordinator
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 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.
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
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Drivers must not allow a sole Child sit in front of the vehicle, irrespective of the vehicle being used or how short the travel distance is. Caregiver of patrons must accompany them in such cases.
- Drivers must be aware of their language and tone when speaking to and in the presence of Children. At no time should drivers use language that could be considered offensive, obscene or profane. Drivers should also bear in mind religious and cultural sensitivities.
- Drivers must not use a mobile telephone or any other hand held device in any circumstances whilst driving or whilst the engine of the vehicle is running. Is it acceptable for drivers to use a hands-free mobile phone.
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 as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
- Specialized Experience driving Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep
- Trade test certificate desirable
- Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
- Possession of valid driving license
- 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.)
