• Application Deadline: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Driver


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 1 - 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Driving 
  

Job Summary

Reporting directly to Fleet Officer, Logistics - Driver performs several duties aimed at ensuring that the vehicle allocated to him / her is run smoothly daily. The work includes performing vehicle inspection, complete vehicle logbook, and transport both staff and program supplies to facilitate program activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Take instructions from Fleet Officer daily.


• Ensure pre trip inspection is undertaken daily and that bi-weekly inspection is undertaken, documented, and filed.


• Ensure that correct quantity of fuel taken by the vehicle is properly documented on the log sheet.


• Ensure that all trips undertaken are properly recorded on the log sheet.


• Ensure that all safety precautions like use of seat belt, correct driving speeds and proper loading of vehicle is undertaken as per organizational regulations.


• Undertake timely and efficient transport of organizational staff and project supplies as and when required.


• Observe organizational rules and regulations pertaining to carrying unauthorized goods and passengers.


• Immediately report to Fleet Officer any faults or problems observed in the operation of the vehicle for corrective action and resolution.


•  Ensure the vehicle is always kept clean and tidy by following an agreed vehicle washing schedule.


• Report to Fleet Officer in a timely manner when the vehicle is due for service or maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service for program activities.


• Report any concerns or unbecoming behavior by staff to Fleet Officer for follow up and corrective action.


• Participate in scheduled trainings or briefings undertaken by management for drivers.


• Willingness to undertake any other reasonable tasks / requests from supervisor.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Ensure good communication with peers, beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders.


• Facilitate harmonious working relationship with peers, partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.


• Report problems encountered while on duty or within the team to the Supervisor.


• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the Supervisor.


• Participate actively in regular staff and program meetings.

Compliance & Ethics:  

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. 

Working Relationships:

• Proactively engage with your supervisor, and key staff Program, Finance and HR/Admin on all matters to ensure that programmatic and project planning incorporates sufficient funding for assets.


• Proactively engage on a regular basis with Fleet Officer and Logistics Coordinator to ensure appropriate links and coordination support.

Competencies:

• Good understanding and knowledge of FCT ABUJA town layout


• Good organizational ability to ensure that all assigned transport requests are processed in the most efficient and timely manner.


• An understanding of requirements of a rapid response emergency operation.


• Attention to detail and excellent observation skills.


• Diplomacy, tact, communication, and negotiation skills.


• Fluent spoken and written English and Nigerian local dialects


• Flexibility, adaptability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Qualification requirement:

• A Minimum of secondary school level and at least 1 year of experience in large scale Logistics operations


• Strong organizational skills and discipline to follow outlined procedures.


• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.


• Excellent oral and written English skills.


• Willingness to travel throughout the project areas in FCT ABUJA is required.


• Must read and understand and demonstrate willingness and ability to follow guidelines.


• Capacity to organize work and team, Capacity to work under stressful situations and Strong organizational and time management.


• Experience living in remote or isolated workstations, or insecure locations.


• Nigerian National

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Conscientious with as excellent sense of judgment


• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks.


• Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.


• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.


• Literate and strong organizational skills.