Driver at Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria (7 Positions)

Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty and a services based human rights organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety. It provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of health, housing, jobs and justice - and leads state and national policy efforts, which target lasting change for individuals and society.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Locations: FCT, Lagos, Benue, Cross Rivers, Rivers, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• Incumbent provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team
• Ensures proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Transports program items with due regard to time schedules.
• Assist passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies.
• Logs 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
• Takes suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when left unattended,
• Ensures that vehicle is properly kept (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours
• Ensures that all rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to
• Projects a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• WASC/GCE “O” Level Certificate
• Valid Driver’s license
• Minimum 3 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,
• 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 humored even under pressure
• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required)
• Ability to write and communicate in English.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and committed to working with vulnerable and marginalized groups should send a one-page Cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: [email protected]

Note

• The subject of the email should be the applicants Full Name, Position Title and Location applied for e.g. Rose Gold, Driver, Abuja
• Heartland Alliance International does not provide relocation allowance.
• Applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.