Driver - The Big Smile Foundation, Lagos

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Location: MMC & JERE Key Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibility Functions / Day to day activities:

• Cleans vehicle and perform routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools on a daily basis.

• Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously.

• Parks vehicle safely at designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6 pm.

• Ensures that after hours travels have prior formal approval by the admin department.

• Ensure vehicle movement logbook is filled timely and regularly.

• To report immediately to the Logistics Officer, all accidents or issues involving Plan International vehicles.

• Compliance to the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of TBSF.

• Analyses/ review and monitor monthly fuel consumption report for the entire office vehicle.

Staff and material transportation:

• Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed and with approved vehicle request forms.

• Ferries goods to required points as may be directed from time to time.

• Ensure vehicles have necessary materials such as umbrellas, first aid box, map, fire extinguishers etc.

• Ensure that not all TBSF assets are left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.

• Files in accurately vehicle logbooks and submits to the Logistics Officer.

• And other responsibilities assign by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Advanced or Ordinary level certificate

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and driving.

• Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills

• Class B drivers license. 

• Work experience in an NGO setup will be an added advantage

• Any relevant certification in driving/clerical services will be an added advantage.

• Demonstrate wide knowledge of the road network.

• Confirmed and demonstrated successful experience in a similar role

• Be a resident of northeast Nigeria (preferably from the local community)

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Be able to communicate effectively in local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri)

• Have a strong understanding of local customs and traditions

• Be willing to work in a challenging and dynamic environment

Desirable skills:

• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action in a timely manner

• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and either Kanuri or Hausa.

• Interperso...