• As the Project Driver you will ensure the safety of staff and partners when transporting them, follow up the driver planning and scheduling using project Calendar and register transportation requests, and deliver correspondence to project partners when required.

Further duties and responsibilities include:

• Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out. 
• Schedule periodical vehicle examination for service.
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs and keep track of general maintenance schedules.
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary - check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
• Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects.
• Update monthly mileage records - maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis.
• Be proactive in providing the program team at site with timely communications and updates upon reaching/departing your respective destinations during the official travels throughout the project life.
• Provide logistical support to project activities in the office and during field activities.

Skills and Experience

• As the successful candidate you will have experience working as a Driver in a previous role, preferably in an international organization, Embassy or UN system, but this is not essential.

Essential

• Driving school training or equivalent.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Previous professional experience driving preferred; training may be provided.
• Experience of a professional driving role, ideally in an NGO environment.
• Computer literate – basic computer skills like use of word and excel packages.