Driver - Borno at Palladium

Job Purpose:

Under immediate supervision of the Finance & Admin Coordinator, performs functions in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of Staff and Consultants to and from various destinations.

Location: Kano

Reports to: Finance & Admin Coordinator, Kano

Key Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of project vehicles – washes and cleans interior.
• Responsible for the provision of safe and reliable driving services to the programme staff and consultants in the execution of their day-to-day duties.
• Reports any dysfunction to the Finance & Admin Coordinator, takes official vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Assists consultants in getting in and out of vehicles, and other courtesies when necessary.
• Responsible for the security of all passengers and any equipment in the vehicles.
• Updates vehicle log book for all journeys.
• Performs related duties as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean, roadworthy, and compliant with FCDO and Palladium Operating Security Standards.
• Provide reliable and safe driving services to programme personnel as required.
• Support in the delivery and collection of cargo/mail, documents, and other errands as directed by authorised programme personnel in accordance with set guidelines.
• Conduct office pickups and drop-offs for authorised staff and consultants as required.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the assigned vehicle ensuring vehicles are clean and functional and conducting timely repairs, change of oil, etc., and reporting to supervisors on time.
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., as required to ensure optimum performance at all times.
• Report any mechanical faults in good time for repairs to be carried out and cross-check to ensure that all such repairs were done properly.
• Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill the Log Book properly; log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.; ensure all assigned programme vehicles have up-to-date documentation including insurance and other required registration papers.
• Ensure that vehicle petrol tanks are always full prior to any field trips.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion about discussions which involve the programme and its officials.
• Take proper measures to reduce potential threats to LAFIYA Officials or property within the immediate vicinity of vehicles and along transport routes.
• Read and understand the Palladium (LAFIYA) Security Standards Operating Procedures and ensure compliance with all security requirements when driving and using any programme vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by law and by the Palladium (LAFIYA) rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents or incidents.
• Support the programme team by providing administrative and clerical support as required, including preparing, photocopying, collating, binding, filing, and distributing documents, mail, and notifications as requested.
• Provide general administrative and logistics support to the office and also during events and meetings as required.