Job Summary

• The Drivers will be responsible for ensuring that the minimum maintenance standard of the CRS/Nigeria’s fleet is the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• She/He will also follow up and ensure that routine preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered to in a manner that will assure reliable transportation of of CRS staff, assets and other goods.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Make recommendations and implement measures that will safeguard the CRS Nigeria vehicles and vehicle equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce the possibility of theft or damage.
• Ensure that daily checks are performed on assigned vehicle before it is driven in the morning.
• Completes the Daily Vehicle Reports and submits to the Head driver each day
• Check and ensure that all journeys and trips (no matter how short) are recorded using the Vehicle Logbook provided in each vehicle.
• Notifies the Head driver immediately in accident situations, after checking that all persons involved are safe and follows the procedure for what to do in case of an accident.
• Ensures that fuel does not fall below half a tank in any of the vehicles.
• Responsible for ensuring that CRS vehicles are always clean
• Be familiar with, and ensure adherence to the policies and guidelines in the Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manuals.
• Ensure that all travel planning procedures are followed by staff traveling in CRS vehicles and that all the relevant forms are completed.
• Maintain a file for all vehicle request and all travel related forms.
• Complete the Motor vehicle Monthly reports /Fuel Usage report and motor vehicle monthly Maintenance report by the 5th of each month.
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely and in line with CRS procedures and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Deputy Head of Administration.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal - Fleet Officer, Fleet Officer, Head of Office, Program staff, Operation Staff, NE staff.
• External - CRS Nigeria Partners and Visitors.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Four (4) years professional experience in a similar position.
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Borno State roads - knowledge of other Northeastern Nigerian, Northwestern Nigerian and Abuja Roads is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to generate VMS reports.
• Ability to use the Microsoft suite of computer software applications especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in English is required. Hausa strongly preferred.

Travel:

• Must be willing and able to travel about 75% of the time within Borno state and all CRS program implementation States.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good Knowledge of Nigerian roads especially within Abuja and the Northeast is an added advantage.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship