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Driver (Kano) at Palladium Group

Hafsat Abubakar 3 days ago

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Driver (Kano) at Palladium Group

Palladium Group is recruiting a Driver to provide safe, reliable, and administrative support for the LAFIYA project team in Kano State.

Key Details

Position: Driver
Job Requisition ID: req24636
Location: Kano
Reports to: Finance & Admin Coordinator, Kano
Contract Type: Full-time

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

The Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of staff and consultants and for the complete care and maintenance of the assigned project vehicle.

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Primary Duties

Safe Transportation: Provide safe and reliable driving services to programme staff and consultants, ensuring the security of all passengers and equipment.
Vehicle Maintenance: Assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of project vehicles (washing, cleaning, checking oil, brakes, tires, etc.).
Reporting & Repairs: Report any vehicle dysfunction to the Finance & Admin Coordinator and take official vehicles for timely maintenance and repairs, ensuring repairs are done properly.
Documentation: Updates the vehicle log book properly for all journeys (mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.), and ensure all vehicles have up-to-date documentation (insurance, registration).
Security: Read and understand the Palladium (LAFIYA) Security Standards Operating Procedures and ensure full compliance with all security requirements.
Administrative Support: Support the programme team by providing administrative and clerical support (photocopying, filing, distributing documents) and logistics support during events and meetings as required.

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Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

Education: Certificate of Secondary School Education.
License: A valid Driving License and any other documentation required to drive a vehicle in that capacity.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position within any reputable organization (international development sector is an advantage).
Skills:
- Ability to communicate in English language.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian road networks (with particular emphasis on Northern Nigeria).
- Demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian driving codes and regulations.
- An understanding of the mechanics of vehicles will be advantageous.
- Knowledge and fluent understanding of the local language will be an added advantage.