Transport Assistant at Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HALG)

Heartland Alliance Limited / GTE (HA) is an indigenous non-governmental organization established to address the human rights needs of vulnerable persons in the society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport Assistant

Location: Cross River
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party
Project: KP CARE 1
Position type: (Full Time)
Contract duration: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team.
• Ensure proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Transport program items with due regard to time schedules.
• Assist passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Maintain assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicles are kept clean.
• Take suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
• Ensure that vehicle is properly parked (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced as at when due, Inform the Supervisor immediately of any problems.
• Keeping log of maintenance jobs carried out in the states, as well as submit vehicle maintenance report quarterly to supervisor.
• Keep track of fuelling and the maintenance of assigned vehicle including tracking of the Vehicle License.
• Ensure that all vehicle policies, regulations and local requirements are adhered to.
• Project a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude.

Requirements

• WASC/ GCE “O” Level certificate.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Experience in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset …Towards Excellence and Impact.
• Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions.
• Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems.
• Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Remains calm, in control, and good-humoured even under pressure.
• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required).
• Ability to write and communicate in English.

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioural habits Language.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred. Computer Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Work Environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

ApplicationClosing Date
Not Specified.