Vacancy for Drivers at Mercy Corps

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

Mercy Corps has been working in Nigeria since 2012. With a team of over 25 people, our country programs currently focus on conflict mitigation, economic development, girls’ education, and women and girls’ financial inclusion. Mercy Corps Nigeria is launching a new program, in consortium with other NGOs, aimed at promoting household economic development and financial inclusion.

Job Title: Drivers

Job Location: Gombe

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Driver will work within the Logistics department of Operational Support structure, committed to provide reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries.

The driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR (Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor;
Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations;
Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management;
Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor;
Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.;
Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times;
Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads;
Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business;
Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis;
Undertake field assignments as assigned;
Work night shifts at MC guesthouses – as assigned by Supervisor with the understanding these are 12 hour shifts;
Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
§ Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Valid drivers license and experience driving 4x4 vehicles. Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules. Basic understanding of English and fluency in all local languages is required. Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter addressing the key criteria above, to recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org with the subject DRIVER GOMBE

Deadline: 22nd July, 2014

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