Project Driver at Nigerian Red Cross Society

Duties and responsibilities:

• Convey NRCS Staff, Volunteers, Partners and Consultants to designated approved locations.
• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely communication of minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfill special request by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Matured and willing to work at odd hours.
• Good written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and PoCs.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.
• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.
• Experience with large complex organization preferred

Desirable attribute

Understanding of NRCS Fundamental Principles and Code of Conduct

Behavioural Competencies

• Communicating, and a curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
• Ability to work under pressure