Driver at International Medical Corps

Job Summary

Reporting directly to Fleet Officer, Logistics - Driver performs several duties aimed at ensuring that the vehicle allocated to him / her is run smoothly daily. The work includes performing vehicle inspection, complete vehicle logbook, and transport both staff and program supplies to facilitate program activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Take instructions from Fleet Officer daily.
• Ensure pre trip inspection is undertaken daily and that bi-weekly inspection is undertaken, documented, and filed.
• Ensure that correct quantity of fuel taken by the vehicle is properly documented on the log sheet.
• Ensure that all trips undertaken are properly recorded on the log sheet.
• Ensure that all safety precautions like use of seat belt, correct driving speeds and proper loading of vehicle is undertaken as per organizational regulations.
• Undertake timely and efficient transport of organizational staff and project supplies as and when required.
• Observe organizational rules and regulations pertaining to carrying unauthorized goods and passengers.
• Immediately report to Fleet Officer any faults or problems observed in the operation of the vehicle for corrective action and resolution.
•  Ensure the vehicle is always kept clean and tidy by following an agreed vehicle washing schedule.
• Report to Fleet Officer in a timely manner when the vehicle is due for service or maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service for program activities.
• Report any concerns or unbecoming behavior by staff to Fleet Officer for follow up and corrective action.
• Participate in scheduled trainings or briefings undertaken by management for drivers.
• Willingness to undertake any other reasonable tasks / requests from supervisor.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Ensure good communication with peers, beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate harmonious working relationship with peers, partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
• Report problems encountered while on duty or within the team to the Supervisor.
• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the Supervisor.
• Participate actively in regular staff and program meetings.

Compliance & Ethics:  

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.  Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. 

Working Relationships:

• Proactively engage with your supervisor, and key staff Program, Finance and HR/Admin on all matters to ensure that programmatic and project planning incorporates sufficient funding for assets.
• Proactively engage on a regular basis with Fleet Officer and Logistics Coordinator to ensure appropriate links and coordination support.

Competencies:

• Good understanding and knowledge of FCT ABUJA town layout
• Good organizational ability to ensure that all assigned transport requests are processed in the most efficient and timely manner.
• An understanding of requirements of a rapid response emergency operation.
• Attention to detail and excellent observation skills.
• Diplomacy, tact, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Nigerian local dialects
• Flexibility, adaptability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Qualification requirement:

• A Minimum of secondary school level and at least 1 year of experience in large scale Logistics operations
• Strong organizational skills and discipline to follow outlined procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the project areas in FCT ABUJA is required.
• Must read and understand and demonstrate willingness and ability to follow guidelines.
• Capacity to organize work and team, Capacity to work under stressful situations and Strong organizational and time management.
• Experience living in remote or isolated workstations, or insecure locations.
• Nigerian National

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Conscientious with as excellent sense of judgment
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.
• Literate and strong organizational skills.