Project Driver at Abt Associates

Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Driver 03

Req No: 23883
Location: Lagos

Job Summary
Project Vehicle Tasks:

• Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within and outside of Lagos for project activities, including official site visits.
• Establish record keeping systems for vehicle issues, including fuel, mileage, and trip logs; observe all company vehicle utilization policies, and in-country traffic laws
• Responsible for maintenance of project vehicle, keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel and other parts of the vehicle prior to driving.
• Perform project routine business around Lagos, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation, general office purchasing, etc.

Office Tasks:

• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies (coffee cleaners, etc.) and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items.
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing customs duty clearance/VAT exemption.
• Work with the Administrative Assistant to arrange for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office as necessary.
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence.
• In general, perform any other tasks as designated by the Finance & Administration Manager and as directed by the State Team Leader.

Skills Prerequisites

• Valid Nigerian Drivers License.
• At least 6 months prior experience in commercial driving.
• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable.
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities of Nigeria.
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.
• Good command of English language skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School (desirable), valid drivers license, plus 6 months commercial driving experience

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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