Driver and Admin Assistant at Sightsavers

Contract: 12 month/year fixed term contract 

Salary:  Local Terms and Conditions apply 

About the role 

Sightsavers are seeking a Driver and Admin Assistant to support the national Trachoma programme for field work as part of the NTD elimination project in Nigeria. 

As the Driver and Admin Assistant you will also support and ensure the maintenance and safety of assigned vehicles at all times and to perform clerical duties in support of the country office.   

The Driver and Admin Assistant key duties and accountabilities include: 

• Drive safely within the laws of the country at all times and with respect for other road users pedestrians .
• Act as driver for project staffs, partner and other stakeholders to carry out all official duties .
• Check fuel, oil and water daily and fill up as necessary.  
• Keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and outside.  
• Check tyres, logbooks, tools, etc. and test drive each vehicle once a week.  
• Undertake routine maintenance of vehicles, including simple repairs. 
• Maintain liaison with officials of Ministry of Health, immigration and embassies for staff entry visa’s and renewal of passports and work permits. 
• Assist in picking up invoices for procuring logistics.  
• Assist with the organisation of various office events (seminar, plenaries, meetings, workshops, Away Days etc)  
• Undertake photocopying, scanning and filing as and when required.  
• Perform other admin duties as required.   

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.