Driver (Garissa-Dadaab)

Division:

Logistics

Line Manager:

Logistics and Administration Assistant

Functional Link:

Project Manager

Activity rate:   100%

Workplace

Dadaab

Overarching responsibilities “Main goals”

With the support and under the supervision of the Logistic and administration assistant, s/he is responsible for the daily management of the cars and any other task assigned by the supervisor. S/he collaborates with other departments for the daily movement plans and follow up of activities.

The incumbent commits to observe discretion on any information related to the organisation functioning.

The incumbent will conduct his or her duties in respect of the Charter of Terre des hommes (Tdh) and Tdh Child Protection Policy. Tdh intervenes without any affiliation for politics, religion or financial profit. The incumbent will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation. Tdh expects that its staff and contractors’ professional conduct reflect proper behaviour in accordance with local culture and traditions. The incumbent assures the moral protection of the name of Tdh and defends in all circumstances the interests of the movement.

Specific Responsibilities/Context of “tasks”

More specifically he/she has the following responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities

·       Responsible for passengers and other road users’ safety.

·       Responsible for vehicle maintenance and security.

·       Always assure the presence in the car of: Logbook, tools and spare parts, complete first aid kit and one spare tyre in good condition.

·       Safe parking.

Detailed Responsibilities

•         Every morning verifies oil and water levels, battery status, and tires pressure.

•         Correctly fill in and update the Logbook.

•         Keep driving license and car papers valid and ready for inspection.

•         Inform immediately the supervisor and the local authorities of any accident.

•         Inform immediately the supervisor of any technical failure or need for maintenance of the vehicle.

•         Support loading and unloading the car.

•         Refuel the car whenever necessary or when the level gets below half the tank’s capacity.

•         Support the team with small tasks like purchases, mail delivery, etc.

Reporting

•         Provide the logbook on weekly/biweekly and monthly basis to supervisor.

Coordination

•         Ensure and facilitate the communication and information sharing within the team and the departments and contribute to the team responsibilities.

•         Work in close collaboration with other departments.

Security

•         Comply to Tdh and external security regulatory policies.

Child Protection Policy

·       Commit to respect the Child Protection Policy.

·       Commit to inform the Supervisor or Project Manager or Country Representative and to deal with any case of any allegations or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Child Protection Policy.

Others

·       Undertake all other duties that may be determined by the supervisor and that are compatible with the job.

Skills

This function requires possession of fundamental personal, social and leadership skills (CPSLs), technical and methodological skills (CTMs) and Managerial and strategic skills (CMSs)

In particular:

·       Ability to work in a team

·       Good planning and organizational skills

·       Ability to utilize child friendly interviewing skills

·       Professionalism

·       Respect for diverse cultural backgrounds

As well as the following specific “trade” skills

•        A collaborative attitude with colleagues in- and outside the team

•        Management of time and priorities; meeting deadlines  

•        Good knowledge of country roads

•        Good vision is Essential   

•        Excellent interpersonal qualities: integrity, a capacity to judge, diplomacy   

•        Proactive, creative and out-of-the-box thinking

Required conditions

Training/Qualifications

Minimum Education of Secondary school level finalist with proven training in a competent driving school.

Experience

•    3 years minimum of previous driving experience and other administrative tasks.

•          Knowledge of basic mechanics is desirable

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• Knowledge of Dadaab/Garissa
  

Languages                                  

Ability read and write in both English and Kiswahili

IT know-how

•     Basic computer skill.

•          MS Office

General Code of of Conduct and Tdh’s Risk Management Policies

Commits to complying with the General Code of Conduct and systematically reports any breach of the Code through the Tdh warning procedure: raises the awareness within the Foundation on violence and abuse and the rights that derive from them regarding children, community members and our own employees.

Commits to complying with the Risk Management Policies, including: Safeguard policies (the policy of Safeguarding Children, the Policy of Protecting against Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the Guideline on Abusive Behavior at Work), the Safety/Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policies and the Prevention of Funding Criminal Acivities.

Commits to reducing the risk of abuse by developing an open and informed culture of management within the organization and in our work with children and the communities where we work.

Tdh’s organizational values

Our organizational values guide us in our operational and strategic choices and are the foundation of all decisions made by us. Those five values are incorporated into each process connected to the staff. All collaborators are assessed according to the organization’s values.

PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT

We promote and enhance participation and empowerment.

We create the space for active participation and embrace inputs from others.

We are sensitive about others’ needs to influence.

We share and delegate power and responsibilities.

PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION

We trust the capacities of our key actors as primary responders and agents of change. We build on their strengths and on their needs.

We champion co-creation and value complementarity.

We appreciate other points of view and seek collectively for pragmatic and innovative solutions.

We manifest humility, respect, fairness and see others as equal partners.

INNOVATION AND LEARNING

We promote a culture of innovation.

We value curiosity, welcome new initiatives, and foster creativity.

We embrace voluntary learning and are ready for trial and error.

We foster knowledge sharing, learning and strive for sustainability.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We celebrate Diversity and Inclusion of people.

We genuinely commit to diversity and inclusion and see it as a wealth in all our activities.

We understand the cultural contexts and value differences.

We are truly committed to an equal treatment.

LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

We thrive to offer our best, we think ahead, and are ready and willing to go the extra mile for the well-being of children.

We provide quality programming and support. We are accountable and transparent. We use power responsibly.

We position ourselves through our expertise and savoir-faire.

We advocate for the rights of children whenever possible and seek actively opportunities to do so.

Application modalities:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their applications letter and detailed CVs to KEN.recruitment@tdh.ch Candidates are required to indicate the position title and location on the subject line of the email when applying.

Kindly note only applications sent to this email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position will be recruited on a rolling basis. The closing date for the application of this position is 18 February 2026.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer