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Save the Children International is looking for Driver – Mae Sot  

TITLE: Driver – Mae Sot

TEAM/PROGRAMME:                                             LOCATION: Mae Sot Office

CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term X

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 1:  the role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Ensure safe transportation of staff and materials, proper operation of vehicles, record keeping and other administrative duties.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: HR & Admin Assistant – Mae Sot

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 refugee camps and implements national and regional Children on the Move programs in Thailand. The Thailand Program Office & Mae Sot Office  includes approximately 34 staff and current expenditure of approximately $2.5 million each year.

Number of direct reports: none

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

- Respect approved staff transportation requests

- Adhere 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 kilometres 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

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

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

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.

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 13 December 2015           

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 – Mae Sot Office_(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.”