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Driver at Plan International, Douala, Cameroon

Plan International

Driver at Plan International, Douala, Cameroon

Plan International

Full time Job

Date Posted: April 30, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: July 1, 2024 12:00am

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Job description

Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:

“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success

1. Drive professionally and defensively to ensure safety and protection of staff at all times without any incidents of accidents or injuries,

2. Ensure vehicle is maintained as per the maintenance schedule of the vehicle to enhance longevity of vehicle with no reports of frequent breakdowns or malfunctioning of vehicle,

3. Ensure that vehicle movement and mileage are duly recorded in the vehicle’s logbook to keep and track vehicle movement without any reports of carjacking,

4. Ensure that the vehicle is always clean to enhance its state and notify Administrative & Logistics Assistant at least 2 months before the expiry date of the vehicles documents (insurance/road worthiness certificate etc) for renewal without any queries from the MTTU/Police,

5. Dispatch local mail to addressees, keep and maintain communication with our clients without any reports of missing mails,

6. Comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse,

7. Comply with Plan’s Fraud Policy at all times to safeguard and protect Plan’s assets and reputation of honesty,

8. Perform any other duties to be assigned to support the attainment of organizational goals.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them

1. Observe, anticipate and drive defensively to safeguard life and property always,

2. Exhibit a good sense of judgment and responsibility while driving,

3. In case of accident, make sure a Police report is made before moving,

4. Works with minimum supervision.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact

1. Low contact with service providers and suppliers for the collection of quotations, receiving and dispatch of goods, material, equipments, mails, deposits etc.

2. Maintains a high contact with all country office and program area staff to facilitate prompt movement of staff towards the implementation of Plan’s programs and activities

, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Gained through education, training, & experience

Qualification and Experience

1. GCE O level/SSS

2. At least 5 years driving experience in the formal sector

3. Valid driving license with at least class B

4. At least 5 years’ experience in the formal sector.

5. Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child-related development issues would be an advantage

Demonstrated behaviors needed by the post-holder to successfully perform the role:

Leadership Behaviors

1. Planning and organizing abilities

2. Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties

3. Ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels

4. Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism

5. High sense of judgment and responsibility

6. High safety awareness level of area of operation

7. Good team player

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

1. Basic auto mechanic skills

2. Good knowledge of Highway Code

3. Good communication skills

4. Good verbal and writing skills

5. Good inter-personal skills

Physical Environment and Demands:

May be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc.

Travel requirements

This position entails 70% travelling time within Plan offices and communities in the Program Units with 30% of the time on office related activities.

Behaviors

. Commitment and adherence to humanitarian values and standards,

2. Not been involved in any child protection issues

3. Demonstrates neutrality in the current socio-political crisis.

4. Works with trustworthiness and integrity

5. Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks, diverse cultural contexts and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.

6. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.

7. Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive under pressure.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

1. Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2. Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3. Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4. Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5. Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1. Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2. Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3. Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4. Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

5. Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

6. Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

7. Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

8. Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The position holder will work in a typical office environment with some of his/her colleagues in the same office environment and others in the field.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Mid contact- the job responsibilities of this position does will require the post holder to occasionally have any one-to-one contact with children.

Application deadline:

Expired on: July 1, 2024

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