Project Driver at Methodist Church Nigeria

Details:

LOCATION: Borno State, with travel around the North East

TIME/STATUS: Regular, Full-time

DURATION: One-year contract, with a possibility of extension

Position Summary

The Project Driver will work within the project team to provide reliable and compliant support to project activities in order to achieve efficient service to project beneficiaries. The Project Driver will provide safe, transport services for the project and support staff in the described Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Project Driver manages the safety and security of assigned vehicle(s) and keeps proper records of vehicle related documentation.

S/he will be based in Maiduguri.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Person specification

The ideal candidate for the project driver position

• Must demonstrate good driving skills with extensive driving experience with a good driving record including complying with security and safety measures in driving and maintaining project vehicles.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license and any related documentation required for driving assigned vehicle in accordance with local rules and regulations.
• Must be educated to school certificate level, formal drivers’ training with certification; basic knowledge of vehicle mechanical work is an added advantage.
• Must possess at least four years’ related experience in vehicle fleet management in a reputable organization; knowledge of the road network in project coverage area (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States) and working experience with a Non-Governmental Organization are added advantages.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills, both spoken and written English.
• Must be able to communicate in Hausa language and any other local language.
• Must be honest, dedicated to duty and accountable.
• Must be able to act consistently in line with project’s values.
• Must demonstrate ability to work as part of a team and coordinate transport and logistics activities under the supervision of own Line Manager.
• Should be computer literate particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word packages.