JOB ADVERT: Driver

Department & Location: Yaoundé and Douala

Grade: A

Reports to: Administrative Assistant/Coordinator

Purpose: Responsible for driving Plan’s staff, goods and materials to and from the Country Office and Program Unit towards implementation of the Country’s program.

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

• Drive professionally and defensively to ensure safety and protection of staff at all times without any incidents of accidents or injuries,
• Ensure vehicle is maintained as per  the maintenance schedule of the vehicle to enhance longevity of vehicle with no reports of frequent breakdowns or malfunctioning of vehicle,
• Ensure that vehicle movement and mileage  are duly recorded in the vehicle’s logbook to keep and track vehicle movement without any reports of carjacking,
• Ensure that the vehicle  is always cleaned to enhance its state and notify Administrative Coordinator at least 2 months before the expiry date of the vehicles documents (insurance/road worthiness certificate etc) for renewal without any queries from the MTTU/Police,
• Dispatch  local mail to addressees, keep and maintain communication with our clients without any reports of missing mails,
• Comply with Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse,
• Comply with Plan’s Fraud Policy at all times to safeguard and protect Plan’s assets and reputation of honesty,
• Perform any other duties to be assigned to support the attainment of organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

Qualification and Experience

• GCE O level/SSS
• At least 5 years driving experience in the formal sector
• Valid driving license with at least class B
• At least 5 years experience in the formal sector.
• Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child-related development issues, would be an advantage

Demonstrated behaviors needed by the post-holder to successfully perform the role:

Leadership Behaviors

• Planning and organizing abilities
• Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
• Ability to inter-face with staff visitors and partners at all levels
• Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
• High sense of judgment and responsibility
• High safety awareness level of area of operation
• Good team player

Skills Specific to the post needed to put knowledge into practice.

• Basic auto mechanic skills
• Good knowledge of Highway Code
• Good communication skills
• Good verbal and writing skills
• Good inter-personal skills

NEXT STEP:

To apply for this job, kindly click on "Apply". Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

Location: Yaounde / Douala

Closing Date: 14/01/2021