The Organization
We 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.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

TITLE: Driver

TEAM/PROGRAMME: LOCATION: Kabul Main Office

GRADE: (7) CONTRACT LENGTH:

Open – Ended

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)

Level 1: A basic criminal record background (DBS) check is required/equivalent police record check.

ROLE PURPOSE: The purpose of job is driving SCI vehicle by consideration of safety – security and traffic rules and regulation.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Complete a vehicle shift change checklist at the start of every shift including all interior/exterior/engine items on the checklist, and documents.

• Maintain daily vehicle usage logbook, ensuring that passengers sign off at the end of each trip.

• Advise and supervise workshop for routine vehicle maintenance/repair.

• Receive and follow instructions for transporting staff, visitors and equipment/material.

• Follow government traffic rules/regulations and SC Safe Driver Manual and any other instructions given by Officer/Fleet.

• Follow SC Security Plan, particularly with regard to driver responsibilities to help with safety and security: routine and in emergencies.

• Report security incidents or accidents to supervisor/security or next level supervisor immediately or ASAP when they occur.

• Know all streets, neighbourhoods, roads and/or towns in assigned location(s), particularly regarding safety/security.

• Carry UHF radio and being familiar with radio usage and discipline

• Being familiar with defensive driving technics and understand that safety and security of staff/ consultants is the top responsibility of driver.

• Comply with all SCI driving policy

• Report security threats, concern and incidents to SSD immediately.

• Keep SCI vehicles well maintained and roadworthy

• Carry functional means of communication with emergency numbers programmed

• Make sure all movements are security cleared.

• Make sure passengers use seatbelt at all time and keep the vehicle doors and windows locked.

• Being familiar with risks associated with travel and follow mitigation strategies.

• Be aware of presence of criminal gang/individuals in the city+ high ways and monitor all suspect activities and individuals.

• Make sure all equipment such as first aid box, fire extinguisher, logbook and maintenance tools are kept secure and are used properly.

• Do not accept unauthorized passengers.

• Switch ON & OFF office or Guest house Generators, keep record of generators timing in the logbook, fuelling of generator when required & cleaning of filters.

• Any other job-related assignment.

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

• Minimum requirement 3-5 years proven working experience in INGOs, UN, USAID.

• Valid driving Licence.

• 12th grade education preferred; literacy required

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

• Basic spoken/written English

• Spoken and written local language

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Having experience of armoured vehicle skilfully is preferred.

• Understanding of Afghan driving rules and traffic laws/practices

• Basic understanding of car mechanics

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 role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.