Program Driver at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Location: Wuse II, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Position Description

• The Program Driver is responsible for the safe operation of program vehicles in town and in the field for the execution of MGIC Nigeria official business.
• They are responsible for strictly observing the local laws and MGIC Nigeria policies and procedures relative to the use of program vehicles.
• They are also responsible for facilitating routine maintenance ensuring any repairs are reported to the Fleet Manager and immediately addressed.
• The Program Drivers report to the Fleet Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To drive MGIC Nigeria vehicles in town and in the field strictly observing the local laws and MGIC Nigeria policy relative to the use of the vehicles
• Perform standard maintenance and routine minor repairs of all the MGIC Nigeria vehicles to ensure road safe vehicles
• To ensure that all vehicle movements are recorded and are up to date in the vehicle log sheets
• To identify vehicle faults and promptly report to the supervisor for repair process
• To verify records of all work done on each vehicle and on the respective job cards
• Schedule regular vehicle inspection and servicing strictly according to manufacturer’s recommendations or better
• To keep spare parts stock and strictly monitor their use
• Maintain a clean and valid driver’s license
• Period travel to the field for extended periods of time
• Any other jobs as may be assigned by the supervisor

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade II
• A valid driving license
• Experience in vehicle driving in other NGO or similar organization
• Minimum of SSCE / GCE / NECO.
• Minimum of 5-7 years work experience.

Language:

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).