Background
Under the guidance and supervision of the Logistic Assistant, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work.
The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the HKI, Katsina office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by:
Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel within and outside Katsina,
Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and
Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs.
Ensures proper day-to- day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of in accidents.
Prompt completion of log books.
Sorting and distribution of mail as required;
Perform minor office moves which will include moving pieces of office furniture and PCs, e.t.c as at when required
The vehicle is garaged overnight in the official car park and the keys are secure;
All necessary reports are completed in connection with any accident and the driver must report this situation to the supervisor immediately.
Requirements
Qualification:
Secondary Education; valid Driver’s license
Experience:
1-2 years’ work experience as a driver; preferably in a development organization, safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
Language Requirement:
Fluency in Hausa will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
12th July, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications electronically forwarding the following under listed to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org the subject of email should be “Driver/DFID” both CV and cover letter should be saved with the applicant’s name e.g. John Smith CV and John Smith Cover letter.
Required
A curriculum vitae, which should indicate at minimum applicant’s qualification and dates obtained;
Previous work experience and dates;
Age and referees;
A cover letter.
Note
Applications received after 5pm on the day will not be considered.
Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.