Driver at Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Requisition Number: DRIVE002330
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Operations
Reports: Program Manager

Job Purpose

• Ensures that assigned vehicles are properly driven and maintained to effectively support implementation of program activities at the local level. Provides back up support to Administration.

Major Activities / Responsibilities
Vehicle Operations:

• Drives assigned Pathfinder vehicles to authorized areas while adhering to Pathfinder and local regulations.

Vehicle Safety and Security:

• Ensures that designated vehicles are fully operational, licensed and insured as required by law. Ensures that designated vehicles are well maintained and are serviced appropriately.
• Ensures that all passengers are securely belted up before embarking on any trip.
• Reports any accident or defect of the vehicle to the supervisor of record.

Daily Pre-Checks:

• Conducts daily pre-inspection tests on the assigned vehicle, including oil level, water levels, tire pressure, brake fluid level and the like.

Vehicle Mileage Records:

• Accurately records mileage in the logbook. Submits monthly mileage summary to Finance.

Courier Services:

• Delivers mail using assigned vehicle.

Inventory Coordination:

• Loads and unloads vehicle with supplies. Sets and arranges supplies in store.

Project Management and Participation:

• Leads, manages, or participates in cross- functional project teams

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
• Prefer: Experience with NGO work in Nigeria
• Prefer: Experience living or working in the Northeast part of the country

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Motor Safety Regulations: Proven ability to drive vehicles safely and securely according to country and local specific regulations.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Proven ability to check vehicles to ensure they are operational, road worthy and safe.
• Record Keeping: Advanced knowledge of completing required logs for mileage traveled in assigned vehicles.
• Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:
• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Foundational oral and written communication skills different forms of media.
• Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in project planning, coordination, monitoring and management.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Foundational organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner,
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.