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  • Posted: Sep 4, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy adding value for public and private clients on agenda-setting, next-generation projects worldwide. We use our ingenuity to save our customers money and time, reduce risks, increase efficiency, maximise sustainable outcomes and advance best practice. We do this through innovativ...
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    Driver

    • Job Type Full Time
    • Qualification OND
    • Experience None
    • Location
    • Job Field

    Job Profile

    The Cambridge Education-managed Education Sector Support in Nigeria (ESSPIN) programme a UK government-funded programme designed to provide strategic technical assistance to support education reform at federal level and in six lead states. It is one of several education programmes managed by Cambridge Education and the Mott MacDonald group in Nigeria.

    Drivers will be expected to provide driving support to the state teams as well as other short term and long term technical specialists thereby aiding in the delivery of each Programme's goals and objectives. The drivers and fleet of vehicles form a major part of the programmes’ support teams, and professional drivers are integral to the successful delivery of the logistics plan of each programme.
     
    Job Description
     
    Accountabilities

    • Provide a courteous and efficient service to all internal/external customers, and is a valuable first point of contact for external customers visiting the state/country;
    • Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly;
    • Drive carefully and safely at all times in line with international driving standards, and complete and record checks to ensure that passengers, other road users and the vehicle in the driver's care are safe;
    • Ensure that all vehicle reports are duly approved and prepared on a monthly basis; records of mileage, fuel and maintenance costs made available to supervisor on or before scheduled dates;
    • Maintain a professional appearance by ensuring good personal hygiene, and wear a clean and ironed uniform at all times;
    • Ensure that adequate knowledge of the destination and route is gathered before departure;
    • Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and roadworthy state at all times;
    • Ensure that approval for repairs is always obtained before taking the vehicle to the garage;
    • Ensure adherence to transport policy on vehicle usage;
    • Establishes good and considerate working relationships with all staff in the organisation, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities;
    • Be available outside standard hours in case of emergency and during missions;
    • Undertake missions work in provinces other than normal location with overnight allowance if necessary;
    • Approval of overtime should always be given before overtime hours are taken;
    • Ensure compliance with local administrative procedures required in the event of an accident;
    • Be responsible for in-vehicle equipment;
    Candidate Specification

    Essential competencies/skills

    • Valid category B driving license
    • Demonstrable defensive driving skills (in town and on dirt roads);
    • Good communication skills;
    • Basic routine maintenance and vehicle handling skills;
    • Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria and Kano State in particular;
    • Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required

    Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

    • Minimum of OND;
    • Certified Professional driving training (preferred);
    • Fluent English & local language;
    • Previous experience of working within a multi-national team or project environment is highly desirable;
    • Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria;
    • Significant professional driving experience.

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    Driver

    Job Profile

    The Cambridge Education-managed Education Sector Support in Nigeria (ESSPIN) programme a UK government-funded programme designed to provide strategic technical assistance to support education reform at federal level and in six lead states. It is one of several education programmes managed by Cambridge Education and the Mott MacDonald group in Nigeria.

    Drivers will be expected to provide driving support to the state teams as well as other short term and long term technical specialists thereby aiding in the delivery of each Programme's goals and objectives. The drivers and fleet of vehicles form a major part of the programmes’ support teams, and professional drivers are integral to the successful delivery of the logistics plan of each programme.
     
    Job Description
     
    Accountabilities

    • Provide a courteous and efficient service to all internal/external customers, and is a valuable first point of contact for external customers visiting the state/country;
    • Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly;
    • Drive carefully and safely at all times in line with international driving standards, and complete and record checks to ensure that passengers, other road users and the vehicle in the driver's care are safe;
    • Ensure that all vehicle reports are duly approved and prepared on a monthly basis; records of mileage, fuel and maintenance costs made available to supervisor on or before scheduled dates;
    • Maintain a professional appearance by ensuring good personal hygiene, and wear a clean and ironed uniform at all times;
    • Ensure that adequate knowledge of the destination and route is gathered before departure;
    • Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and roadworthy state at all times;
    • Ensure that approval for repairs is always obtained before taking the vehicle to the garage;
    • Ensure adherence to transport policy on vehicle usage;
    • Establishes good and considerate working relationships with all staff in the organisation, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities;
    • Be available outside standard hours in case of emergency and during missions;
    • Undertake missions work in provinces other than normal location with overnight allowance if necessary;
    • Approval of overtime should always be given before overtime hours are taken;
    • Ensure compliance with local administrative procedures required in the event of an accident;
    • Be responsible for in-vehicle equipment;
    Candidate Specification

    Essential competencies/skills

    • Valid category B driving license
    • Demonstrable defensive driving skills (in town and on dirt roads);
    • Good communication skills;
    • Basic routine maintenance and vehicle handling skills;
    • Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria and Kano State in particular;
    • Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required

    Required academic/professional qualifications, training and experience

    • Minimum of OND;
    • Certified Professional driving training (preferred);
    • Fluent English & local language;
    • Previous experience of working within a multi-national team or project environment is highly desirable;
    • Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria;
    • Significant professional driving experience.

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