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Save the Children International is looking for a Driver

JOB TITLE:  Driver

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Thailand Programme                LOCATION: Phang Nga Field Office

Type of Contract: Fixed Term 

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: Ensure safe transportation of staff and materials, proper operation of vehicles, record keeping and other administrative duties to the programme in the Phang Nga Field Office, Thailand.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Admin and Finance Officer based in Phang Nga

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

• Respect approved staff transportation requests
• Adhere to the Save the Children Driver Safety Rules and complete the Safe Driver Manual Vehicle Inspection Report on a regular basis
• Ensure all passengers and driver wear seatbelts at all times (as per Save the Children driving regulations, driver should not move car until all seatbelts are fastened)
• Keep vehicle clean at all times
• Maintain and update travel, fuel, repairs and maintenance logs as prescribed
• Ensure vehicles contain proper tools, water, spare tire, flares, first aid kit, etc. at all times.
• Ensure that vehicle long books for fleet are properly recorded and maintained for input into Excel vehicle management system. This system records the following:
• daily record of kilometers for work and private use
• daily record of gas consumption for work and private use
• Monthly record of maintenance costs
• Personal observations by driver and/or vehicle logistician
• Ensure all vehicle documentations are on board: vehicle registration book, vehicle compulsory, vehicle insurance, road map and contract place & person lists
• Be punctual and wait for passengers as instructed
• Follow Preventive Maintenance Management Guidelines and schedule vehicles for regular service and maintenance as prescribed
• Park in secure locations and always lock vehicles when unattended
• Permit only authorized drivers/passengers to use vehicles
• Observe traffic laws and speed limits at all times
• Request repairs or service of vehicles as needed in a timely manner
• Complete incident reports in the event of accident or theft
• Carry out administrative responsibilities as requested; to include, documentation, communications, procurement, services, maintenance, etc.
• Assist in loading and unloading of miscellaneous relief supplies as requested.
• Be available outside of normal working hours as requested
• A commitment to children’s rights, children’s participation and non-discrimination.
• Other tasks as assigned
• Work closely with Deep South Security and Logs Officer on the safety and security matter
• Other duties assigned by the Deep South Field Coordinator and as and when required

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

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 

• Thai Nationality

• Male
• Matriculation graduate 
• Current driving license and 3 years of professional driving experience
• Experience with international organizations preferable
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Good communications skills
• Basic English language ability- written and spoken
• Commitment to and understandings of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Ability to travel to remote locations as assigned

 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• vocational training in vehicle maintenance with 4x4 light vehicles, preference Toyota trucks and/or experience in 4X4 vehicle driving and on-the-job vehicle maintenance experience

Equal Opportunities:The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety:The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Save the Children Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Additional job responsibilities:The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 10 Feb, 2017

To apply, please send your application and CV to HR & Admin Manager at email address: jaem.prachoommark@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for – Driver - (Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”