Project Driver

Job Summary

• The Project Driver will work under the supervision of the Operations Specialist and ensure smooth, seamless, and safe movement of the project team and visitors during field monitoring activities.
• S/he will ensure that the car is in excellent condition and performs optimally at all times.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery of documents, and other program related items while meeting official personnel and visitors at various locations.
• Interpret travel policy and procedures, Staff Rules, administrative circulars, financial regulations, and rules on travel-related matters.
• Maintain and contribute to policy information on fleet management.
• Work within cost-saving methods through proper use of vehicle, accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, and provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Logs fuel consumption, maintenance, etc.
• Work toward availability of required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts. Maintain updated records at all times.
• With good knowledge of defensive driving, apply rules and regulations, and internal and external policies.
• Provide physical labor services in the relocation of offices and staff moves and provides support for meetings and conferences.
• Be cordial and respectful to clients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Tactfully and effectively deal with officials and visitors using high emotional intelligence.
• Ensure steps required by rules, regulations, and best practices are adhered to in case of an accident.
• Apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
• Steady compliance with the policy in all conduct of activities.
• Provide basic security management support in applying innovative techniques to assess and mitigate risk, especially within the location of work.
• Provide other project-related support assistance as may be assigned Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum relevant qualification from a secondary academic institution, National diploma, or Higher National Diploma in any Art or social science field.
• Valid Driver’s license- Class B or D
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of driving in Lagos State and its environs for at least 3 years.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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