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Background

• The USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) is a $44 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activity. LUWASH will increase the availability, quality and use of safe water and sanitation services and improve the governance and sustainable management of associated sector institutions in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Through an integrated, market-based approach, LUWASH will work across the value chain of WASH services to bolster supply and manage demand within a strengthened framework of sector governance, financing, and regulated services. The activity aims to catalyze sector transformation and generate WASH service improvements for at least 4 million people in low-income communities and build a foundation for continued progress beyond LUWASH.
• Chemonics seeks 2 project driversfor the USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) in Nigeria to provide the job descritpion listed below.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport the project staff safely to various destinations, as assigned.
• Maintain proper and accurate records of the vehicle movement log.
• Clean and check the assigned project vehicle daily, to ensure smooth operation of the vehicle.
• Carry out daily checks on the vehicle such as oil gauge, radiator brake fluid, tires, light, signal among others regularly.
• Inform the Office Manager timely of any problems observed related to the vehicle, so that such problems can be rectified promptly.
• Drive the project vehicle carefully and safely at all times, observing all traffic rules and safety regulations at all times.
• The driver is expected to request that passengers use their seat belts at all times inside the project vehicle.
• Dispatch mail/correspondence for the project when necessary.
• Ensure that the project vehicle complies to the safety protocols (first aid and other safety measures are in place), and regularly clean.
• Ensure the vehicle annual registration and annual vehicle insurance are done on time.
• Comply with USAID regulations and Chemonics’ Professional Code of Ethics in all activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Logistics Support (20%):

• Support operations team to collect supporting documents from training/workshop participants during project training and workshops.
• Ensure that all vehicle logs are completed accurately and in a timely manner according to Chemonics Policy
• Ensure timely monthly compilation and submission of Log sheet, fuel consumption report to the Office Manager.
• Support operations team to conduct inventory count of Project assets as needed.
• Support operation and technical team to scan and photocopy necessary documents.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervision:

• The Driver will report to the Office Manager.

Job Qualifications

• Proven qualifications in safe driving
• 4 years of relevant work experience in transportation, mechanics, logistics, operations.
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Good command of English and Nigerian languages
• Good knowledge of the country map and routes
• A neat and professional appearance
• Understanding of auto mechanics required, Certification in mechanics or automobile maintenance beneficial.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and orally.
• Experience with international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
• Must be in good physical health.

Working Conditions / Duration of Assignment

• This is a long-term position based in Lagos State, Nigeria.

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Description 

• We seek a Receptionist / Office Assistant for the USAID Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) in Nigeria who will assist the Office Manager with administrative and operational support.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the LUWASH front desk, receiving incoming calls, greeting project visitors, and informing the relevant parties of visitor arrivals.
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area.
• Ensure a neat and professional personal appearance and polite demeanor appropriate for local standards.
• Maintain and stock office supplies and process supply orders from the Office Manager
• Organize and manage project reports/resource library.
• Perform messenger functions and routine project errands, including but not limited to delivery of correspondences, bank errands, photocopying, and scanning among others.
• Assist Office Manager in hosting project visitors, arranging meetings and training, support with travel arrangements, and other logistics support as needed.
• Deliver adequate, timely administrative and logistical support to the technical team during meetings and training, as needed.
• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with Chemonics’ business code of ethics and USAID and Chemonics policies and regulations.
• Take meeting minutes for all team meetings and distribute to team members as requested.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Certificate / Diploma in related field preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of experience; experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Level of Effort and Location:

• This long-term position will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Supervision:

• The Receptionist will report directly to the Office Manager or his/her designee.