Driver at Plan International

Plan International is evolving in response to shifts in international development and humanitarian response. We are doing this so we can continue to make a stand for children’s rights. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Having identified girls as the most marginalised group, they will be our ongoing focus as we work towards helping 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive within their communities. As we embark on this ambitious and exciting journey, we are recruiting for talent across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Abuja
Department: Admin
Reports to: Driver/Logistician

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to provide transportation services to Plan staff in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

Dimensions of Role

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria
• The post holder will contribute towards the operational aspects of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Vehicle maintenance and management
• 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 log book is filled timely and regularly.
• To report immediately to the Field Coordinator, all accidents or issues involving Plan International vehicles.
• Compliance to the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of Plan international Nigeria.

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 all Plan assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.
• Files in accurately vehicle log books and submits to the Field Coordinator.
• Prepares monthly vehicles’ maintenance reports for allocated vehicles.

Other services provision:

• Dispatch and deliver all documents between Plan and other service providers.
• Assist in sourcing for quotations towards the procurement of goods and materials for program delivery as per corporate procedures to ensure value for money is obtained
• Dispatch of goods and materials to various projects offices to facilitate program delivery without any reports of loss or destruction of items
• Comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the attainment of organizational goals.

Dealing with Problems:

• Have a basic knowledge of the organization mission and values, staff roles in order to support and direct visitors to the appropriate staff.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with staffs, managers, visitors and partners.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
• All the staff of Plan International Nigeria Partners and the visitors
• Other plan staff in COs, NOs and ROs

Requirements, Qualifications and Experience

• Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills
• Class B drivers licence.
• Advanced or Ordinary level certificate
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and driving.
• Work experience in an NGO setup will be an added advantage
• Any relevant certification in driving/clerical services will be an added advantage.
• Fulfil Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to prevent children from all forms of child abuses.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate wide knowledge of the road network in Adamawa state and all states of the federation.
• Confirmed and demonstrated successful experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship with both internal and external clients
• Proficiency with PC’s and computer programs including Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to speak more than Hausa, English and others.

Skills:

• Good planning and organizational abilities
• Good supervisory and listening abilities
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Ability to multi- task.
• Good analytical abilities.
• Good time management skills.

Behaviours:

• Maintain image of the organization by example and outmost professionalism.
• Show courtesy and being respectful toward individual, colleagues, superiors and visitors.
• Be dynamic, patient and a good time keeper
• Ability to listen and pay attention to details.
• Good team player.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• The position is based in Abuja with frequent travel to field.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Medium contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder may have some contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a CV and a comprehensive Cover Letter stating their reasons for applying for the post and outline qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills they feel they can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note

• Indicate the "Job Title and Location" as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities. Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are encouraged to apply.