• Application Deadline: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Driver-Norwegian Red Cross


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 5 years


• Location Benue


• Job Field Driving 
  

Job Purpose



The purpose of this role is to carry out the duties of the IFRC driver in the Benue Field Office, Abuja Delegation Office in accordance with specific duties as outlined below.



Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and obey all traffic laws and regulations in Nigeria and transiting


• To drive the assigned vehicle according to the IFRC driver rules and regulations and directive for the Use of IFRC Vehicles in


• Ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing safety belts, as well as vehicle cargo is adequately secured and


• Be accountable for the proper use and security of the assigned IFRC vehicle and the equipment (e.g radios, antennae, etc).


• Drive safely and responsibly, ensure ecological driving behaviour and best environmentally protective practices, and comply with the driving laws of the country, and strictly adhere to speed limits, and the rules set by the Abuja Delegation Office , Nigeria.


• Follow up with import/exemption duty certificates (IDEC) and pre-customs clearance process from the ministries and customs including Delegate STR and visa processing.


• Follow up monthly service repairs and generate reports.


• Make any such repairs that are necessary for the efficient operation of the vehicles including changing tyres in case of a puncture, changing oils, car batteries, etc


• Perform daily inspections in the mornings before the assigned vehicle use, upon completion of a field trip, and/or upon handover of any other IFRC vehicle as


• Complete the vehicle logbook after each trip and ensure that all vehicle faults are reported to Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer.


• Advise the Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer of needed repairs or regular maintenance service of the assigned vehicle at least five days in


• Comply with the driving hours as


• Report any vehicle-related incident or


• Ensure that the IFRC vehicles are parked in a safe and secure location and all doors are properly


• Implement and maintain the standard practices in accordance with the IFRC Fleet Manual and perform any other functions identified by the Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer.


• Perform other administrative and technical duties as assigned

Education

• Secondary level education, Preferred tertiary education


• Valid Nigerian driving license and valid certificate of good conduct

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience


• Experience in working for the Red Cross / Red Crescent


• Working experience with international organizations, NGO, Nigerian ministries or Embassy is highly desirable


• Good communication (oral and written) skills


• A clean driving record


• A polite and professional disposition

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Proficient computer skills


• Mechanical knowledge, training in first aid or security is an advantage


• Broad understanding of Red Cross/Red Crescent activities


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills


• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure


• Sensitive to diversity


• Attention to detail

Language

• Fluently spoken and written English