Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Driver Job Identification: 16187 Location: Borno Grade: 6 Level 3 The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people. As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or because of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy. Role Purpose The Job Holder will drive Save the Children vehicles collect and deliver people, goods and documents on Save the Children business safely and efficiently to their destinations in line with Save the Children Policy and procedures. The Driver may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis. Scope of Role: Drive Save the Children vehicles to collect and deliver people, documents and goods to their destinations safely and on time, in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines. Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound mechanical condition and always ensure its safety in line with Save the Children Policy and guidelines. Ensure that the vehicle is mechanically attended to and is properly checked for oil, water, fan belt tension, brake fluid, levels etc before leaving for trip, including recommendations (to management) vehicle service in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines. Maintain an up-to-date mileage log sheet and submit to the supervisor monthly in line with Save the Children policy. In addition, submit monthly vehicle log sheets and vehicle pro-fleet reports in excel on monthly basis. Reports to: Fleet Assistant Staff reporting to this post: None Role Dimensions: To ensure all information collected from the field sites as part of case management responses for children harmed or at risk of being harmed are safely and accurately filed and stored. Key Areas of Accountability Ensure that the road license and vehicle insurance are valid and renewed on time in line with national traffic regulations and Save the Children policy. Ensure that the vehicle’s tools/accessories including spare wheel, Jack, wheel spanner, first aid kit, Fire extinguisher etc are always kept in the vehicle and in good order in accordance to Save the Children policy. Report any damage to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor (Fleet Assistant) as required by policy in line with the traffic regulations and Save the Children policy. Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Save the Children and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation. Follow travel instructions and observe all traffic regulations/ laws in place, where needs arise advise on the possible breach of traffic regulations/ laws in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines. Ability to adhere to the Save the Children Child Protection Code of Conduct, Security Guidelines, Chronic Illness Policy and ethical Principles. Behaviours (Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners 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 themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and 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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity Qualifications and Experience At least possess minimum qualification of O level with Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE) certificate. At least three years relevant experience preferably in an International NGO. Possess valid driving license. Classes B, C and D license held for at least three years. Ability to read and write in English. Good interpersonal/communication skills. Ready to travel to the field from time to time. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, in the NGO and diplomatic community is required. Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy. Skills: Understanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essential. Highly flexible and ability to work in a team. Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Excellent Language Requirements – English and Hausa – Excellent Level of IT literacy Required – (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email system, Internet browsing) excellent. Additional Job Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.