Job Purpose
To deliver Qualified Driver Trainer and Advanced Safe Driver Training programmes across HALO's country programmes, building sustainable in-country training capacity and driving consistent application of HALO's road safety standards worldwide.
About HALO
HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff.
Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women.
Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished.
We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence.
HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.
The Global Fleet and Road Safety function supports HALO's programmes worldwide to manage vehicle fleets safely and efficiently, reducing road traffic risk to staff and communities.
About the role
This is a new, full-time, global roaming post within the Global Fleet and Road Safety function, created to move safe driving training from an occasional HQ visit onto a planned, recurring international schedule.
Working across HALO's programmes, the postholder will deliver programme capability through Qualified Driver Trainer courses to certify in-country trainers and Advanced Safe Driver Training directly to drivers, embedding a before-use check and fault-identification standard that keeps unsafe vehicles off the road.
The role standardises training content and competency standards globally, supports programmes in embedding Driver and Driving Management SOPs, and gives the Global Head of Fleet and Road Safety a direct, specialist line of sight into training outcomes and RTC risk trends across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Qualified Driver Trainer (Train the Trainer) courses that build and certify driver trainers within each programme.
- Run a rolling international schedule of Advanced Safe Driver Training courses, prioritising programmes using RTC data and risk assessments.
- Train drivers in before-use vehicle checks and a standardised fault-identification approach, so unsafe vehicles stay off the road and developing faults are caught and repaired before they cause a breakdown.
- Set and maintain consistent training content, assessment criteria and competency standards across every programme.
- Assess driver competency and report on it, flagging training needs at both individual and programme level.
- Help programmes develop, review and embed Driver and Driving Management SOPs.
- Provide technical training input to RTC investigations where driver competency or a training gap is a contributing factor.
- Report regularly to the Global Head of Fleet and Road Safety on training delivered, trainers certified and competency trends.
- Coordinate with the Global Fleet Technical Manager where visit schedules overlap, so programmes receive one joined-up assurance visit.
General
- Uphold HALO’s core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding.
Travel Requirements
Extensive. This is a globally roaming role built around a rolling international schedule of training visits.
The successful applicant will spend all their time in HALO’s country programmes except when they are on leave, or occasionally required to be elsewhere for meetings.
Physical Requirements for the role
- Able to demonstrate and deliver practical driver training, including driving a range of vehicle types.
- Fit to travel frequently to remote or insecure programme locations.
HALO's benefit package
HALO's benefit package depends on the type of contract issued (UK or International), but could include the following:
Non-contributory life assurance
Private medical insurance
Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5% (UK) / Retirement Plan (International)
Emergency medical insurance while travelling overseas
Flexible working policy
Local Overseas Allowance (International only).