Driver at IPAS Nigeria

IPAS - Founded in 1973, IPAS is a global nongovernmental organization dedicated to ending preventable deaths and disabilities from unsafe abortion. Through local, national and global partnerships, Ipas works to ensure that women can obtain safe, respectful and comprehensive abortion care, including counseling and contraception to prevent future unintended pregnancies.

IPAS works globally to increase women’s ability to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and to reduce abortion-related deaths and injuries. We seek to expand the availability, quality and sustainability of abortion and related reproductive health services, as well as improve the enabling environment.  Ipas believes that no woman or girl should have to risk her life or health because she lacks safe reproductive health choices. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abia

Job Descriptions

• The Driver is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the project as assigned. In accordance with supervisor’s instructions, transports in-country employees and visitors within the city and surrounding area. 
• Maintains vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor maintenance of a preventive nature. Completes trip tickets and mileage.
• Collects and deliver mails around the city. Completes the vehicle logbook.
• He/she might be required to travel to other states

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfill the transport needs and carry out the driving requirements of the office as directed
• Convey staff to the various places and destinations as they may need to visit in the course of their work
• Facilitate the transfer of visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request
• Always ensure the safety of staff and visitors by driving safely.
• Ensure security of vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles by regularly washing the interior and exterior.
• Ensure vehicles are kept in good working order; regularly check lights, indicators, brakes, tire pressure, oil, battery and radiator and report any defects to the supervisor.
• Conduct trips using the shortest possible route and avoid unnecessary deviations and multiple trips to minimize mileage and time wastage.
• Follow the correct procedure in the event of an accident.  Notify the supervisor immediately and render assistance where necessary.
• In liaison with the supervisor, ensure that all necessary servicing is performed by reputable outlets.
• Display good road manners and obey all traffic regulations. Stop only where it is safe to do so.
• Understand that use of vehicles for personal trips by self or other staff is prohibited.
• In liaison with the supervisor, ensures that the vehicle documents are renewed promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Requirements

• Completion of secondary school.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• A minimum of one year of driving experience in the assigned region
• Must have basic skills in vehicle maintenance; ability to do simple general maintenance as required on the vehicle.
• Must be conversant with all traffic regulations and the Highway Code.
• Must be ready to make long distance trips.
• Proven integrity.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Document (Resume or CV and Application Letter) to: [email protected] with subject line reading the "Position and Location".

Note: Applications are welcome from qualified persons based in the specified locations. Successful candidates will be chosen through a competitive application process.