• Application Deadline: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Transport Assistant (KP Care 1)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 5 years


• Location Jigawa


• Job Field Driving 
  

Location: HALG State Office (Jigawa)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team.


• Ensure proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.


• Transport program items with due regard to time schedules.


• Assist passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies.


• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.


• Maintain assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicles are kept clean.


• Take suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when left unattended.


• Ensure that vehicle is properly parked (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours.


• Ensure vehicles are serviced as at when due, Inform the Supervisor immediately of any problems.


• Keeping log of maintenance jobs carried out in the states, as well as submit vehicle maintenance report quarterly to supervisor.


• Keep track of fueling and the maintenance of assigned vehicle including tracking of the Vehicle License.


• Ensure that all vehicle policies, regulations and local requirements are adhered to.


• Project a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• WASC/ GCE “O” Level certificate.


• Valid Driver's license.


• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair


• Experience in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset …Towards Excellence and Impact.


• Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions.


• Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems.


• Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms.


• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.


• Remains calm, in control, and good-humored even under pressure.


• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required).


• Ability to write and communicate in English.

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.


• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.


• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.


• Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits Language.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.


• Knowledge of Local Language preferred. Computer Skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.


• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Work Environment.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


• The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.


• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

This position is open to only female candidates