Driver at CARE

Purpose

• To provide driving support to the organization, while adhering to standard driving regulations and the Nigerian Highway Code.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Drive the official vehicle in a safe manner
• Maintains an accurate log of all vehicle movement, maintenance, and repairs in accordance with CARE International policies and procedures
• Keep track of vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Procure and replenish fuel, oil, and other inputs in a cost-effective manner that ensures reliable use of the vehicle using appropriate tools for requisition and approval.
• Keep the interior and exterior of the official vehicle clean at all times
• Ensure vehicle log book is updated at every trip; sign by passenger appropriately
• Ensure vehicle use policies and procedures are maintained
• Respond promptly to request for vehicle use by appropriate staff.
• Daily cleaning of the vehicle to ensure vehicles are kept neat at all times
• Ensure that the Admin Officer or his/her designate is kept abreast of all routine maintenance and repair needs for the vehicle.
• Represent CARE well with the public through routine promptness, proper appearance, and respect for laws, passengers, and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education:

• Minimum of Secondary School Certificate.

Experience:

• 3 - 4 years experience in Driving and Fleet Management.
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization will be an added advantage.

Technical skills:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident of facing challenges and overcoming problems
• Broad knowledge of other automobiles and good professional skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of scheduling systems and procedures
• Fluency in English is essential.

Competencies:

• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follows through on processing issues and concerns.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Integrity
• Strong team player
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities
• Good interpersonal, oral, written and communication skills.