Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide reliable and secure driving services
Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel.
Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government Offices / Embassies / Commercial Establishments / UN Offices;
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;
Ensure all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Ensure vehicle comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
2 . Provide proper use of vehicle
Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs;
Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3 . Provide day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always in good working condition;
Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
4 . Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents / supplies
Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents / supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city / country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents .
5 . Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
Key Performance Indicators
Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
Quality care and maintenance of vehicle
Timely inputs to logs and records
Core Values :
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies :
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
Excellent driving skills;
Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations, local roads and conditions;
Good defensive driving skills;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
Ability to be on time.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification :
Completion of secondary education is required.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Experience :
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record
Experience driving 4x4 / Armored vehicles in rough terrain
Quality, safe and timely driving services;
Overseeing routine vehicle maintenance
Experience keeping vehicle records and logs
Language requirements :
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of Hausa is a strong asset