Job Vacancy at The Population Council

Job Description

To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to staff and maintain vehicle documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain vehicles with a focus on safety and passenger courtesy.
• Assist passengers courteously, and help with their baggage where necessary.
• Reads and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route services.
• Keep assigned vehicles clean inside and outside.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records as requested by management, including vehicle logs and vehicle documentation.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicles, including general upkeep, and checking for example oil, water, break, clutch fluid, tyre pressures. Ensure any faults are promptly and appropriately reported.
• Fuel vehicle.
• Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions.
• Run ad hoc errands.
• Ensure that vehicles are parked in safe compounds, especially on overnight stays.
• Ensure that tool kits are in vehicles and that they are complete.
• Ensure policies regarding security and communications are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Level of Education – Completion of Secondary School
2. Specialist Training/Qualification – Certificate of driver mechanic trade test
3. General Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Excellent
4. Language Requirements – English – Good
5. Two years work experience in driving with NGO
6. Ability to interact in cross-cultural setting with ease

Please apply on or before April 12, 2016. Nigerian national preferred.