Team Description
WaterAid Nigeria has recently completed its 2023-2028 country programme strategy which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing led programme over a 10-year horizon.
This new country strategy rather than reflect a progression from previous country programme strategies, outlines key shifts in focus required to catalyse change and achieve maximum impact for our work in Nigeria.
The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
Job Purpose
To provide the Bauchi State programme office with safe movement of WaterAid Staff, Partners and visitors always and to ensure the vehicle is well maintained by promptly reporting faults and any observations regarding performance of WaterAid vehicle.
The job holder would be expected to carry out basic vehicle faults diagnosis and repairs and keep vehicle clean at all times.
The position holder reports to the State Programme Lead (SPL) but works collaboratively with the Security & Logistics Manager (SLM), and the members of the People & Organisational Development (POD) team in WaterAid Nigeria.
The position will require frequent travels to LGAs, Communities and project field locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
To take WaterAid Staff, Partners and Visitors & Consultants in a safe and lawful manner. This includes all that encompasses safe and lawful driving
Be familiar with local, State and Federal regulatory policies relating to safe driving on all Nigerian roads
Ensure that all rules and regulations of WaterAid Nigeria are complied with by all passengers in the vehicles.
Ensure compliance with WaterAid Nigeria’s Health Safety and Transport Policies
Keeping vehicles clean and free of filth
Knowledge of all road rules with strict adherence to them
To provide administrative support for the State programme Office i.e. dispatching and collecting mails; purchasing items; collection of quotations etc
Providing support to the state programme office as and when required
Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance of the vehicle
Ability to write monthly reports on vehicles and at expected time
Maintenance of a Transportation log that will include the following;
Daily Check list for vehicle
Comprehensive Insurance card
Valid copy of driver’s license appropriate for vehicle
Log book
Update Vehicle particulars/documents always
Knowledge and adherence to fire breakout procedure and other related emergencies
Knowledge and administration of First Aid as required/necessary to self and other passengers in case of the unexpected.
Perform other reasonable duties as required by Line Manager
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
GCE “0” level with at least 4 credits
Minimum of three years Driving experience
Fluency in spoken and written English Language
Excellent planning and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of major road networks in Nigeria.
Basic Mechanical Skills
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
A clear sense of maturity/ ability to work under pressure
A good sense of figures for basic accounting and banking transactions
Excellent negotiation skills
Commitment to WaterAid Nigeria’s culture and values
Creative and takes initiative.
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Able to motivate others
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
Willing to travel at short notice.
Fluency in Hausa Language as well as good understanding of the context will be an added advantage
Desirable criteria:
Ability to understand and work within complex situations
Trade Test Certification
Ability to use the computer for minor word processing assignment
Ability to check mails on the internet
Ability to abide by confidentiality requirement.
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