Africare Nigeria Recruits Project Driver - 4 Positions

Africare, a US-based NGO established in 1970, has been working in Nigeria since 1978 and is currently operating more than 150 community-based development projects in 25 African countries. Africare has long standing experience in the design and delivery of technical, training, material and financial assistance to self-help efforts in the fields of health/HIV-AIDS, food security, natural resource management, water resource development, micro-enterprise, civil society strengthening and good governance. Health programs are important to Africare's work in virtually all countries where it operates and constitute about one-quarter of Africare’s overall development assistance effort. In Nigeria, Africare has its main office in Abuja and field offices in Port Harcourt and Asaba and Uyo and Benin, with smaller satellite offices in Bayelsa and Cross Rivers State.

Funded by the Chevron, the Malaria Control and Health Promotion in Flood Affected Populations (MCHP-FAP) Project has a goal of reducing the prevalence and mortality related to malaria in following communities; Idah, in Kogi State, Agenebode in Edo State and Koko and Ogbe-Ijaw in Delta States. The specific targets relate to use of LLITNs, ACTs, and RDT in line with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) targets from the NMCP National Strategic (2009-2013).

Job Title: Project Driver

Locations: Abuja (1) and Benin (3)

Summary:
The Project Driver will drive the project vehicles inline with Africare policies and guidelines. S/he must be experienced with good knowledge of the Nigerian road network and must be drug and alcohol free. S/he must be disciplined and safety conscious, and willing to comply with traffic signs, rules and regulations. S/he must be willing to take and implement instructions in a professional manner at all times. The driver should have a pleasant personality and good manners. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Officer, the Project Driver will carry out the following responsibilities:
• Drive project vehicle in a professional manner ensuring safety of staff and vehicle at all times, following Africare policy and procedures as outlined in Africare/Nigeria Handbook
• Inspect vehicles daily to ensure they are safe to drive and make recommendations for needed repairs. Monitor the servicing of the vehicle and report all repair needs
• Clean the vehicle; check oil, water and carryout other minor maintenance on a daily basis
• Oversee the repair of vehicle to verify that valid parts were used and the work quoted on the invoice was performed
• Keep record of the vehicle movement and the mileage readings
• Assist in sending faxes, courier and other errands. Make deliveries as needed and attend to other project related errands
• Any other assigned duties. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Secondary School Certificate required
• At least 3 years driving experience required
• Possession of current Nigeria Driver’s license required
• Excellent day and night vision
• Knowledge of Nigerian road and state network
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Nigeria safety driving rules, signs and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills on safety driving techniques
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and repair
• Ability to read and write simple English
• Must not indulge in alcohol

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2013

How to Apply:
Applications should include a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter (no more than two pages in length), the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience.

Please send CVs to: nigeria.vacancies@africare.org and include the title to the position for which you are applying in the subject line.