Professional Driver at TAF Africa

TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental / not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria andaround the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professional Driver

Location: Central Business District, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose

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

Responsibilities
Vehicle maintenance and management:

• Cleans vehicle and performs 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 vehicles safely at the 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 Logistic & Facility Officer, all accidents or issues involving Albino Foundation vehicles.
• Compliance with the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of Albino Foundation.

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 boxes, map, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Ensure that all Plan assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked.
• Files in accurate vehicle log books and submits to the Admin & Logistic Coordinator.
• Prepares monthly vehicle maintenance reports for allocated vehicles.

Other services provision:

• Dispatch and deliver all documents between TAF 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
• 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’s mission and values, and staff roles in order to support and direct visitors to the appropriate staff.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, managers, visitors, and partners

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)

• 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 driver’s license.
• Work experience in an NGO setup will be an added advantage
• Any relevant certification in driving/clerical services will be an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate wide knowledge of the road network in Abuja, FCT, 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 good English and any other language is an added advantage.

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

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• We encourage all qualified individuals who share TAF Africa’s vision of an inclusive society that embraces and empowers persons with disabilities, ensuring their participation in socio-political and economic activities in Africa to apply.
• With our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employerand do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, age, disability status etc.
• If you are a person with any disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TAF Africa, please contact the Human Resources at [email protected]