Driver - FASTER Nigeria at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Rivers, Enugu, Lagos and Benue

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity, or nationality. As CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, strengthening and building the capacity of partner organizations is fundamental to the work of CRS. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on health, vulnerable children, agriculture, extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Driver - FASTER Nigeria

Application Ref. Code: DRF7119
Locations: Rivers (2), Enugu (2), Lagos (1) and Benue (2)
Band: 2
Reports To: Program & Admin Assistant
Position Type: Full Time
Slot: 7

Project Background

• FASTER (Faith-based Action for Scaling up Testing and Treatment for the Epidemic Response) project is designed as a new component of the global FOCUS (Faith-based Organization Capacity Strengthening for Universal HIV Services) project. Funded by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FOCUS was developed with the intent of building FBO network capacity, assisting FBOs to contribute to HIV multi-sector planning for expanded service delivery, and documenting successful approaches. Led by CRS, FOCUS builds understanding of how to leverage the faith-based community’s contributions at sub-national and national levels, reinforcing mutual responsibility and country-driven leadership.
• FASTER takes FOCUS’ objectives to the next level by creating an enabling environment in Nigeria where government, civil society, the private sector, and FBOs can accelerate normative pediatric HIV case finding, testing, linkage to care and treatment, and adherence support by strengthening and streamlining joint coordination and provision of pediatric HIV service delivery.

Job Summary

• Driver will be responsible for ensuring that the minimum maintenance standard of the CRS/Nigeria’s fleet is the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. He will also follow up and ensure that routine preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered to in a manner that will assure reliable transportation of CRS staff, assets and other goods.
  

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Make recommendations and implement measures that will safeguard the CRS Nigeria vehicles and vehicle equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce the possibility of theft or damage.
• Ensure that daily checks are performed on assigned vehicle before it is driven in the morning.
• Completes the Daily Vehicle Reports and submits to the Head driver each day
• Check and ensure that all journeys and trips (no matter how short) are recorded using the Vehicle Log Book provided in each vehicle.
• Notifies the Head Driver immediately in accident situations, after checking that all persons involved are safe and follows the procedure for what to do in case of an accident.
• Ensures that fuel does not fall below half a tank in any of the vehicles.
• Responsible for ensuring that CRS vehicles are clean always
• Be familiar with, and ensure adherence to the policies and guidelines in the Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manuals
• Ensure that all travel planning procedures are followed by staff traveling in CRS vehicles and that all the relevant forms are completed
• Maintain a file for all vehicle request and all travel related forms
• Complete the Motor Vehicle Monthly reports /Fuel Usage report and motor vehicle monthly Maintenance report by the 5th of each month
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely and in line with CRS procedures and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Head of Facility & Protocol.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

• Education and Experience
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Benue and Nigerian roads
• Minimum Four years’ professional experience in a similar position
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Strong leadership abilities
• Experience in supervising staff
• Ability to generate VMS reports
• Ability to use the Microsoft suite of computer software applications especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Personal Skills:

• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Required Foreign Language: Excellent written and spoken English.
• Required Travel: Ability to travel up to 70% of time

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Fleet Manager, Head Driver, Project Director -FASTER, All staff
• External: CRS Nigeria Partners and Visitors

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their filled Application Form and detailed Resume in a single file in PDF format using the Job Reference Code as the subject of the mail to: ng.recruitment_health@crs.org

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Note

• The above job descriptions are not exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.
• “CRS is an equal - opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.
• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.