Driver at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Ref Id: R494
Locations: Zamfara, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive project staff to activities and meeting within and outside of the state
• Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicle use.
• Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during your assignments.
• Inspect vehicle prior to travel to assure all fluids, tires, wipers, belts etc. are in good working order.
• Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the supervisor.
• Keep vehicle health log updated.
• Ensure the security of the vehicle when outside of the office.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers.
• Submit all expense reports in a timely manner to accounting, properly completed.
• Ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance.
• The responsibilities and duties are indicative only. They are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization and the donor.

Required Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• G2 Completion of Primary Education; Secondary certificate or higher diploma/higher school degree is required
• A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience.
• Candidate must be proficient with the local language and understanding of terrain is an added advantage.
• Previous experience on USAID funded project or UN Agency or Internationally recognized organizations in proposed state of assignment is highly desirable
• Candidate who are local indigene of the states of assignments will be highly considered.
• Sound judgment, non-aggressive driving style and good communication skills.
• Valid Driving License.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of standard driving practices.
• Defensive driving certificate is an added advantage
• Good driving record.
• Ability to travel to other states if required.

Competencies:

• Mental programs for interpreting and responding to events automatically; and motivations which activate and direct safe behaviour and anticipate problems
• Ability to organize and complete manual and routine tasks as assigned.
• Ability to perform at an acceptable level of control skill.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and active listening skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is a must