Driver at Palladium Group

Project Overview and Role

• The Palladium Group develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies.
• We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.
• We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 counties.
• The Maternal, New-born and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) is a country led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in Northern Nigeria and it is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID).
• The MNCH2 programme is being implemented in six states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Zamfara States.

Key Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision of the Finance & Admin Coordinator, performs function in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of Staff and Consultants to and from various destinations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of project vehicles - washes and cleans interior;
• Reports any dysfunction to the Finance & Admin Coordinator, takes official vehicles for maintenance and repairs;
• Assists consultants in getting in and out of vehicles, and other courtesies when necessary;
• Responsible for the security of all passengers and any equipment in the vehicles;
• Updates vehicle log book for all journeys.
• Ensures that vehicle is clean at all times;
• Ensures the vehicle is kitted with the first aid box;
• Ensure the vehicle is operational.
• Daily checking of project vehicle.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE Certificate.
• Professional driving experience of at least 5 years.
• Experience working with an NGO is an added advantage.
• Valid Drivers' License required.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills are required.

In return we offer

• A friendly and team-based working environment
• Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
• Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
• The opportunity to truly 'make a difference'
• A competitive salary with benefits