Driver at Palladium Group

Project Overview and Role:

• The Driver is a full-time position to support the Nigeria Integrated Health Program staff in the safe transport of Federal Capital Territory team members and deliveries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles as directed, including transporting staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks.
• Responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicle; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road worthy at all times
• Compile trip reports for drivers and weekly log sheets and enter into the fuel consumption report.
• Process monthly fuel requests and consolidate fuel liquidations for office vehicles
• Ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat
  Report any accidents involved while driving project vehicle to the police and appropriate authorities.
• Ensure vehicle has all the required forms before starting a trip.
• Act as administrative assistant, when not driving.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
• Be able to communicate in English language.
• Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization or within an international development project will be an added advantage.
• Understand the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Northern Nigeria).
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations.
• Ability to drive and work long hours.
• Familiar with the culture of the area.
• Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Knowledge and fluent understanding of Hausa language will be an added advantage.