Dispatch Rider at British High Commission

Job ID: 09/21 ABJ
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Corporate Services Support
Type of Position: Permanent
Grade: S1
Start Date: 1st July, 2021.

Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide mail delivery services in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules, while maintaining a good tracking system for all handled mails. Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the Abuja transport operations

Roles and Responsibilities
Transport Services - 90%:

• Responsible for receiving and delivery of mails from/to various Diplomatic missions, government offices and private establishments
• Collection of High Commission’s bills of various organisations.
• Collection and delivery of daily newspapers to the High Commission.
• Liaise with Nigerian Postal services for the High Commission
• Keep records of incoming and outgoing mails.
• Serve as messenger.

Motorbike Maintenance and Administrative Support - 10% :

• Keep accurate records of motor bike mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work / costs
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official motor bikes are road worthy and in good working order.
• Wash / Clean official motorbikes ensuring they are clean and parked in a secured area.
• Complete motorbike inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager
• Provide administrative support to the transport desk as may be required

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Full valid Nigerian driving licence
• No previous traffic convictions
• A minimum of 2 years cognate despatch rider experience is required
• Good working knowledge of Abuja  
• Basic Computer skills - Microsoft Office tools
• Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
• Must be able to write and speak English fluently

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An ability to work unsupervised

Required Competencies

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Working Hours

• Drivers must work shifts rather than standard office hours. The nature of the job will require flexible working patterns. There is a requirement to work on a rotational basis sometimes in the evening and on weekends. Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked.

Salary
N138,237.69 / Month.

Other Benefits:

• Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
  • Mandatory FCDO e-learning
  • Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British High Commission