Palladium International Vacancy for a Driver - Nigeria Integrated Health Program

⏲ Nov 13, 2018, 6:21 AM
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Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits. For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Driver - Nigeria Integrated Health Program Location: Abuja Report to: Operations Officer Duration: 5 years Project Overview and Role

IHP is an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria (GON) to identify and support rapid scale-up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems. It will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas, family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/new-born health, and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea.
The Driver is a full-time position to support the USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries.

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
Ensure that self and all passengers are wearing seatbelts prior to departure, including those in the back seat.
Report any accident 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.
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
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Requirements

Have a minimum qualification of Ordinary National Diploma (OND);
Excellent in spoken English and comprehension;
Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations;
Be a resident of Abuja (no relocation allowance);
Able to drive and work long hours;
Able to work in a multi culture environment and adapt easily.
Familiar with the local terrain and routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
Have a minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position with an international development project (USAID funded project preferred);
Have an understanding of the mechanics of vehicles as this will be advantageous;
Have demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with emphasis on Abuja and Northern Nigeria);
Have defensive driving and security training.