JOB ADVERTISEMENT – Driver

SCI employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 - The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

This position is responsible to drive SCI vehicles to provide transportation to program and support staff when and where required.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

The Driver will be responsible for the following:

• Be responsible to maintenance and functions of SC vehicles.
• Be responsible to ensure proper cleaning of vehicle (Intr/Extr).
• Be responsible to record keeping (Log Book), maintenance, fuelling and control of vehicle.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transport.
• Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of Turkish government.
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times.
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc and that check list if filled daily first thing in the morning.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at end of each month Ensure timely availability of vehicle when duty assigned.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, registration, logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts are in the assigned vehicle.
• To inform supervisor for repair work required in the vehicle.
• To be available in case of any emergency situation within short notice.
• Work after duty hours or on holidays as and when required.
• Help in loading and unloading of official materials on their respective vehicles.
• Any other duty assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

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
• commitment to Save the Children Values

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• At least High School level education
• Experience in basic vehicle repair and maintenance
• Valid Driving license
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and repair
• Proven performance with SCI or other INGO/NGOs
• Basic knowledge of HF and VHF radio equipment use
• Ability to maintain logbook properly
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Highly dedicated and motivated for the organization
• Character Certificate from local police station.
• Spoken Turkish or Arabic language is must.
• Understanding of English language is an asset

Position holder will be based in Gaziantep, therefore legal right to work in Türkiye is necessary at the time of application.

Benefits Package provided to National Staff:

• Salary commensurate with the pay-grade of the position.
• Allowance as per relevant internal memorandum
• 20 days of annual leave
• Life and critical diseases insurance