Transport Officer at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Job Description
The responsibilities of the Transport Officer include:

• To provide Transport administrative support functions to the NFELTP/NSTOP office.
• Direct supervision of all NFELTP/NSTOP drivers to ensure discipline and compliance with lawful directives and assignments;
• Daily monitoring of all vehicles using the installed Vehicle tracking system or as requested by the supervisor
• Prepare transport plans/ dispatch vehicles within Abuja and outside Abuja movements of personnel
• Prepares daily reports for all vehicles detailing conformity to movement schedules as indicated in Vehicle Log Sheets.
• Make spot checks and ensure the drivers fill the various documents accurately at all times. This includes Log sheets, mileage records, service cards and fuel records. -
• Prepare electronic reports, print and file the same reports for each vehicle every day for management use
• Follow up on Vehicle insurance and maintenance
• Follow up on all personnel issues related to drivers i.e. contract validity, recruitment, training, evaluation etc.
• Prepare a monthly report to the administrator entailing a monthly activity analysis giving recommendations on their administration and operations
• Should be ready to travel within Nigeria to execute responsibilities
• Any other related duty assigned by Supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• First degree in Engineering
• Post graduate degree in Management/ administration is an added advantage
• Minimum three years’ experience in transport management in an organization with a fleet of vehicles
• Good knowledge of Transport Management and related disciplines.  Ability to acquire sound knowledge of AFENET rules, regulations and procedures.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; especially the use of MS Execl
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels
• Language Proficiency: Level IV English (fluency in both written and oral) is required