Project Driver at Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Location: Abidjan-Lagos
Project: Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Programme

Background

• The ECOWAS Commission has received Grants from the African Development Fund (ADF) and the European Development Fund (through the African Investment Facility -AfIF) to cover the cost of the study on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project, and intends to use part of the Grant amount to finance the service contract of a Project Driver to support the Project Implementation Unit

Contract Duration

• One (01) year renewable for the Project Life Cycle based on performance.
• S/He will be subject to the successful completion of a probation period of Three (3) Months

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving PlU/lnfrastructure Department Project Management Staff, Consultants, Development Partner Staff and any others as may be assigned on official business,
• Ensure Project Vehicle is well secured, maintained, clean and tidy and promptly report vehicle problems to the Administrative
• Undertake all necessary periodic maintenance activities including routine service, road worthy checks, insurance, etc.
• Maintaining a Vehicle Log Book which records all movement of the vehicle as per the PIU procedures
• Operate the assigned vehicle in a safe manner in order to avoid accidents and damages;
• Ensure that the vehicle is parked at the designated time and place;
• Undertake dispatch activities for letters, documents, official items, etc. to designated stakeholders;
• Carry out office related errands on behalf of the Project Office
• Assist in the day to day office operations of the Project as may be required
• In performing the above duties, the driver shall exhibit professionalism, respect and ensure extreme confidentiality in all activities related to this assignment and the project.

Qualifications and Skills

• Holder of at least a Higher National Diploma or its equivalent
• Holds a valid driver's License issued officially by the Nigerian Vehicle Inspectorate Office(VIO)
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years driving experience with International Organization or Public Body or; Private renowned Entity

Language:

• S/he must be fluent in English. A working knowledge of French would be an advantage

Performance Criteria
She / He would be evaluated upon the followings skills:

• Punctuality on the job
• Quality of vehicle log books maintained
• Effective maintenance of the vehicles
• Willingness to assist in other support activities

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Expressions of Interest (CV + Scanned Copies of all certificates) electronically to: sbangoura@ecowas.int with copy to: procurement@ecowas.int ; cappiah@ecowas.int ; deklu@ecowas.int ; ing.mohamed.selmene@gmail.com ; ikkamara@ecowas.int and must be clearly marked: "Selection of a Driver for PIU- Abidjan-Lagos Project'.

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