Driver at IPAS

The Driver is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the project as assigned. In accordance with supervisor’s instructions, transports in-country employees and visitors within the city and surrounding area.  Maintains vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor maintenance of a preventive nature. Completes trip tickets and mileage. Collects and deliver mails around the city. Completes the vehicle logbook. He/she might be required to travel to other states

•  Fulfill the transport needs and carry out the driving requirements of the office as directed
• Convey staff to the various places and destinations as they may need to visit in the course of their work
• Facilitate the transfer of visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request
• Always ensure the safety of staff and visitors by driving safely.
• Ensure security of vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles by regularly washing the interior and exterior.
• Ensure vehicles are kept in good working order; regularly check lights, indicators, brakes, tire pressure, oil, battery and radiator and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Conduct trips using the shortest possible route and avoid unnecessary deviations and multiple trips to minimize mileage and time wastage.
• Follow the correct procedure in the event of an accident.  Notify the supervisor immediately and render assistance where necessary.
• In liaison with the supervisor, ensure that all necessary servicing is performed by reputable outlets.
• Display good road manners and obey all traffic regulations. Stop only where it is safe to do so.
• Understand that use of vehicles for personal trips by self or other staff is prohibited.
• In liaison with the supervisor, ensures that the vehicle documents are renewed promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Requirements

• Completion of secondary school.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• A minimum of one year of driving experience in the assigned region
• Must have basic skills in vehicle maintenance; ability to do simple general maintenance as required on the vehicle.
• Must be conversant with all traffic regulations and the Highway Code.
• Must be ready to make long distance trips.
• Proven integrity.