Nuru Nigeria is a locally Led NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Nuru equips local leaders with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty by integrating impact programs that address the most prevalent and fundamental challenges of extreme poverty around four areas of need: Hunger, Inability to Cope with Financial Shocks, Preventable Disease and Death, Lack of Access to Quality Education for Children.
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The purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and safe transportation of persons and supplies to and from their destinations.
The job holder shall be responsible for arranging regular cleaning, maintenance services for the vehicle, and planning each route based on road and traffic conditions.
The position holder must be adaptable to new situations and operate in areas with a moderate degree of risk.
Key Responsibilities
Safely convey team as well as various products and materials to and from specified locations on time while complying with all NN travel regulations and that of the Government of Nigeria
Arrange and perform regular Project vehicle checking by performing regular washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.
Keep an accurate travel log to record work hours, travel time and locations traveled to every day by the project vehicles.
Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the Management promptly
Ensure the project vehicles are in good shape before travel every day which includes the condition of the vehicle, fuel level, engine oil, radiator water and other fluids, battery level, brakes, tires, etc.
Ensure the First Aid Kits are always available and fully stocked in each vehicle before any travels and report accordingly for appropriate actions
Perform minor repairs on the project vehicles, arrange for other repairs, and prepare and keep up-to-date records of the project vehicle spare parts inventory
Ensure any travel has been given due security clearance before departure
Collaborate with the Security Unit to ensure the team and vehicle safety at all times
Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, and mileage, and make recommendations for improvement
Ensure that all NN vehicle papers such as insurance, and registration documents are updated and secured
Pay tolls and other fundamental vehicle demands when appropriate
Dress professionally and following NN’s culture and values
Perform any other task as specified by the Line Manager or Supervisor.
Qualification and Job Requirements
At least, a Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a driver with a good driving record
Knowledge Understanding of transportation law
Good traffic judgment
Good knowledge of car mechanics
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of the office equipment
Excellent driving skills
Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills