JOB ADVERT: Driver P4G

Location: Garoua, NO, CM

Company: Plan International

Plan International is an independent non-profit development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for-and respond to -crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International Cameroon is currently advertising for the position of 01 Driver Garoua.
This local position.
Purpose
P4G project will address the barriers to girls’ participation in the governance process, including the sensitivity of the government representatives to accept girls’ participation as well as addressing the gaps in availability of sex, age disaggregated data, and evidence backed arguments for girl-led, planning and monitoring.
The purpose of this role is to provide transportation services to Plan staff in a safe, courteous and timely manner.
Dimensions of the Role

• Vehicle maintenance and management in respect of vehicle use policy,
• Cleans vehicle and perform routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools on a daily basis.
• Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously and as written in vehicle use policy.
• Parks vehicle safely at designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6 pm.
• Ensure that formal approval by the CD is obtained to travel after formal approved hours of travels;.
• 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,
• notify Administrative Coordinator / supervisor 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,
• To report immediately to the Administrative Coordinator, all accidents or issues involving Plan International vehicles.
• Compliance to the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of Plan international Cameroon.

Staff and material transportation:

• Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed and with approved vehicle request forms.
• Ensure vehicles have necessary materials such as umbrellas, first aid box, map, fire extinguishers etc.
• Ensure that all Plan assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.
• Files in accurately vehicle log books and submits to the Administrative Coordinator.
• Prepares monthly vehicles’ usage reports for allocated vehicles (cost recovery).

Accountabilities

• Observe, anticipate and  drive defensively to safeguard life and property  always,
• Exhibit a good sense of judgment and responsibility while driving,
• In case of accident, make sure a Police report is made before moving,

Works with minimum supervision.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Low contact with service providers and suppliers for the collection of quotations, receiving and dispatch of goods, material, equipments, mails, deposits etc.
Maintains a  high contact with all country office and program unit staff to facilitate prompt  movement of staff towards the implementation of  Plan’s  programs and activities
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential

• GCE O level/BEPC
• At least 3 years driving experience in the formal sector
• Valid driving license with at least class C/D
• Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child-related development issues, would be an advantage

Desirable

• Basic auto mechanic skills
• Good knowledge of Highway Code
• Good communication skills
• Good verbal and writing skills
• Good inter-personal skills

Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable

• Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment
This position entails 70% travelling time within Plan offices and communities in the Program Units with 30% of the time on office related activities.
Next step
To apply for this job, kindly click on “Apply “. Your application should include:

• A Covering letter
• A Comprehensive CV including details of three referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor

Location: Garoua
Closing date: 31/10/2018
NB: The written test, practice and interview will take place in Garoua.

Plan International Cameroon operates in an equal opportunity environment and actively encourages diversity. Only applications received in French or English will be treated and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan international has a safeguarding children and young Policies and gender equality policies that are integral part of the recruitment process.