Population Council Recruits Driver

Population Council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council’s major program areas are FIIV&AIDS. Reproductive Health and Poverty. Gender, and Youth. The Council conducts biomedical, social science and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. The Population Council works in collaboration with a broad range of Nigerian institutions. Due to expansion of its activities, the Council is seeking qualified individuals to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Driver - 1 Position

Location: Abuja

Job Description
The successful candidate will provide a reliable and courteous transportation service to state. He will operate and maintain vehicles; maintain accurate, up-to-date records as requested by management, including vehicle logs and vehicle documentation and coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must have:

• Completed Secondary School Education
• Specialist Training/Qualification-Certificate of Driver Mechanic Trade Test
• General Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level Excellent
• Language Requirements English Good
• Two years work experience in driving with an international NGO
• Ability to interact in cross-cultural setting with ease

Application Closing Date
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Mode of Application
Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:

• Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume to [email protected]
• Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names - starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g. Financial Accountant - BEN, Shehu Ekong) - in the subject area of the email.
• All attachments must be in PDF format.

Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.

Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.