Transport Officer (Adhoc Driver) - GFTAM at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Background

• The Transport Officers (Ad hoc drivers) performs tasks such as driving officers in the state to various places of assignment and general maintenance of The Leprosy Mission-Nigeria (LMN) vehicles.
• He/ She will provide safe, secure and efficient transport services to TLMN Staff members and guests/ visitors.
• He/ She is highly required to respect and abide by TLMN’s safety and security policy & guidelines and vehicle policy.
• He/ She will provide driving support, while adhering to standard driving regulations and the Nigerian Highway Code.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly;
• Drive carefully and safely at all times in line with national driving standards, and check to ensure that passengers, other road users and the vehicle in/her his care are safe;
• Ensure that all vehicle log books, records of mileage, fuel and maintenance costs made available to supervisor on or before scheduled dates
• Maintain a professional appearance by ensuring good personal hygiene, and clean at all times;
• Ensure that adequate knowledge of the destination and route is ascertained before departure;
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and roadworthy state at all times;
• Ensure that approval for repairs is always obtained before taking the vehicle to the garage;
• Ensure adherence to vehicle policy on vehicle usage;
• Establishes good and considerate working relationships with all staff in the
• Mission, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities;
• Be available outside standard hours in case of emergency and during missions;
• Undertake missions work in provinces other than normal location with overnight allowance if necessary;
• Ensure compliance with local administrative procedures required in the event of an accident;
• Be responsible for in-vehicle equipment.

Qualifications / Education

• Minimum of OND
• Valid category B driving license for at least at least 5 years

Experience:

• Not less than 5 years experience in professional driving
• Previous experience of working within a multi-national team or project environment is highly desirable;
• Excellent knowledge of the city and major motorways in Nigeria

Skills:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player.
• Ability to flow Instructions and Procedures
• Demonstrable defensive driving skills in town and on dirt roads)
• Besic routine maintenance and vehicle handling
• Ability to take initiative.