Driver at Helen Keller International

Reports To:      Finance and Admin Officer/Finance and Admin Associate

Slots:               Adamwa (1) and Borno (1)

Overview:

 Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance and Admin Officer/Associate, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work.

 The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:
•  Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of Adamawa/Borno states.
•  Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to vehicle use.
•  Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
•  Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc are in good working order.
•  Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the Finance and Admin Officer/Associate.
•  Keep vehicle Logbook updated and accurate.
•  Assure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
•  Assure the safety of all passengers.
•  Ensures proper day-to- day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, checking of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
•  Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts
•  Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of in accidents.
•  All necessary reports are completed in connection with any accident and the driver must report this situation to the supervisor immediately.

Requirements

Qualification:

• Secondary Education; valid Driver’s license

Experience:

•  3-5 years’ work experience as a driver; preferably in a development organization, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
•  Experience as a qualified mechanics desired but not required

Language Requirement:

 Fluency in any of the local languages is necessary.