Driver at Medecins Du Monde

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Supervisor: Logistics Officer
Starting date: ASAP

Main Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the logistic officer, and in technical link with the Logistic coordinator, the Driver is in charge of driving MdM vehicles according to the MdM procedures, and assisting the logistics team for maintenance of the office/guesthouse/warehouse and loading/unloading goods and material into the cars.

Tasks Description
Driving vehicles and passenger safety and security of transported materials/equipment’s:

Following MDM driving Regulations

• Adapting his/her behavior and driving to assure passengers’ security, MDM equipment and the rest of road/street users (drivers, pedestrians, etc.).
• Always drive according to the Nigerian circulation code and respecting speed limits
• Always wearing safety belt while driving and ensuring all passengers do the same
• Ensuring having a valid driving license and always have it ready for any eventual inspection
• Ensuring that all necessary documents are valid and renewed before the expiration date (yearly road safety check, registration of main drivers with the Rental Company, etc.)

Maintenance of the vehicle:

• Checking on a regular basis the vehicle’s motor, oil level, breaks liquid, air pressure of wheels, wind shield liquid, etc.
• Alerting direct supervisor in case of technical problem or need for maintenance
• Organizing or if possible carrying out of any necessary maintenance after validation of direct supervisor
• Ensuring the vehicle is clean on the inside and outside
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and material is present in the vehicle and in good condition (tools, spare wheel, airlift, belts, ropes, etc.)
• Refilling the fuel tank each time the tank is at half of its capacity
• Remain at stand-by in the office in between movements

Other duties/responsibilities:

• Realize small purchases following the orders of the logistics officer
• Fill a logbook with kilometers and fuel consumption he does
• Supporting the team for manual tasks (load/unload the vehicle)
• Participate in internal work meetings and inform MdM team on log issues
• Report any security related issues to the supervisor
• Supporting operational organization of field trips
• Maintaining full confidentiality for all work-related information

Others:

• Be flexible in performing his/her duties
• Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem
• Perform other additional duties on request of the logistics officer
• Respect MdM rules and regulations including driver’s rules
• Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions.
• The employee shall respect Medecins du Monde – France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline
• At least 1 year experience in similar role
• Fluent in English and Hausa, Kanuri will be an added advantage
• Experience working with and NGO will be an added advantage
• Knowledge about Maiduguri and its environs is required