Job Title: Driver
Location: Jos Nigeria
Employer: Search for Common Ground (SFCG)
Summary of SFCG Nigeria:
Since 2003, SFCG has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilising media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program. SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in the areas of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta and Jos.
SFCG-Nigeria recently began an 18-month project which focuses on Support in Promoting Building a Peace Architecture in Jos.
Summary of Position: The Driver will operate the SFCG-Jos Office car and to support project activities.
Responsibilities:
The duties of the Driver include, but are not limited to:
• Transport SFCG and partner staff to meetings, project sites and other official errands according to Nigeria's driving laws;
• Verify the condition of vehicles before and after each use;
• Maintain and clean the office fleet;
• Notify the Logistics Assistant when vehicle repairs are needed;
• Keep detailed records of fuel usage; and
• Correctly and routinely fill out the driving log.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Position Holder will possess:
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a professional driver;
• A valid Nigerian driver's license;
• Experience maintaining and repairing vehicles to be able to anticipate problems and immediately alert the Logistics Assistant;
• The ability to travel, even on short notice;
• The willingness to work evenings and weekends;
• Fluency in English;
• The ability to identify and solve problems on an immediate basis; and
• A proven track record of being punctual, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.
Application Hints: Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
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