Project Drivers at the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (2 Positions) - Kaduna

The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) is looking for skilled, creative and enthusiastic individuals to contribute and work within this dynamic five (5) year project.

MNCH2 is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Driver

Location: Kaduna
Slot: 2

Job Description

• The MNCH2 programme is seeking to recruit qualified, committed and proactive drivers for the successfully implementation of project activities.
• Follow safety guidelines as stipulated in the Operations Manual, including carrying safety triangle and fire extinguisher, driving with doors locked and adhering to the speed limit.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake all vehicle checks, following stipulated daily, weekly and monthly schedules;
• Report any defects to the Office;
• Ensure all necessary vehicle documents are up to date and are always in the vehicle, including legal documents, insurance certificates, and license;
• Keep vehicle logbook up to date;
• Carry a mobile phone with credit in the vehicle at all times;
• Ensure passenger welfare and service, including good communication, courtesy and punctuality;
• Develop a basic understanding of vehicle mechanics;
• Undertake a programme of professional development on driving skills; and
• Provide any other task as assigned by line manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of senior secondary school certificate;
• Valid driver's license,
• Possession of drivers labour test certificate would be an added advantage;
• Minimum of 2 years professional driving experience with a donor funded project and / or corporate organization;
• Excellent knowledge of the states mentioned above metropolis and ability to travel long distances within Nigeria;Political, legal, security and cultural awareness from working experience in Nigeria;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Fluent in Hausa.

Application Closing Date
11th September, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's with a brief cover letter to: [email protected], specifying the position and state for which you are applying in the subject line. For example "Driver - Kaduna"

Note: Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted. There are no relocation allowances available for this position.