Job Description
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Senior logistics Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport FHI360 staff, consultants/ equipment and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
- Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
- Report defects / damage immediately.
- Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
- Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
- Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
- Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
- Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
- Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
- Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
- Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
- Always ensures the safety of passengers
- Keep to security protocol and warning.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes:
- Ability to respond to emergency callout at all times.
- Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
- Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
- Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
- Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Must have SSCE/NECO Certificate Examination
- At least 1-4 years’ experience working as a driver with a reputable organization (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
- Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
- Experience working in the Northeast Geographical region required.
- Possession of a valid National Driver’s License
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Able to communicate in English, Hausa or Kanuri
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)