Job Description
- We seek to recruit One Driver to be based in the Abuja, Nigeria to support our project operations.
- The driver will be responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the office, an important responsibility, being entrusted with the lives of staff and sometimes visitors.
Other responsibilities will include:
Specific duties include:
- Transporting project staff, project counterparts, consultants and other visitors to project sites, workshops/meetings, and various events in and around Eastern and other Provinces.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers by courteously reminding them of safety practices while in the vehicle.
- Performing or scheduling maintenance services and ensuring that project vehicles are clean and in proper working order.
- Following up with vehicle maintenance regulations and licenses and making recommendations to the Senior Administration Officer for necessary actions.
- Reporting suspected vehicle malfunctions or issues.
- Ensuring that vehicles are adequately fueled using office account.
- Maintaining the vehicle/driver’s logbook.
- Updating all vehicle documents and checking vehicle insurance.
- Running project office errands, such as document delivery, mailing, banking, customs clearance, bill payments, shopping for office supplies etc., as requested.
- Supporting project staff in the field as required.
- Assisting with maintenance of project office space, including re-arrangement of furniture and minor repairs of office equipment.
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Driver and successful completion of a driving course, with a valid Nigerian driver’s license
- Previous experience with and INGO or Corporate Private Sector (eg Bank, Oil and Gas,etc) will be an advantage.
- Self-motivated, courteous, and humble individual
- Proven ability to work under pressure and availability to work outside of normal business hours, as required.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, and proven ability to work in a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English desired.
- Basic knowledge/familiarity with automobile maintenance
- NGO experience desirable but not a mandatory.
- Must currently have legal authorization to work in Nigeria.