Description
TITLE: Driver, Logistician
PROGRAM: AgirPF Project, Burkina Faso
EngenderHealth is a leading global women's health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and for generations to come.
JOB SUMMARY
As a member of the EngenderHealth team in Burkina Faso, under the supervision of the Administration and Bookeeper Officer, the Driver/ Logistician drives assigned vehicle to perform various types of duties as described.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain and update the Logbook for the vehicle
- Assist the Bookkeeper in identifying damaged equipment and arrange for repair or replacement as well as monitor utility bills due and arrange payments
- Responsible for the safe operation of the assigned vehicle in the performance of various types of duties.
- Responsible for assuring appropriate use of the assigned vehicle.
- Responsible for accounting for each trip, record-keeping and attendant paperwork from each trip.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the assigned vehicle, including inspection of the required fluid, lights, tire conditions and overall condition of the vehicle.
- Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance is completed by the recommended maintenance firm as necessary and keeping maintenance records; May perform light preventive maintenance on the vehicle.
- Report any problems identified in the vehicle and also ensure all licenses and documents relating to the vehicle as renewed on time and as required.
- Run errands for the office and provide assorted assistance in the office as required of him/her.
- Any other duties as determined and assigned by the AgirPF Project
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum of secondary school level education. Five years' experience driving a company vehicle
- Driving for an International Organization or NGO would be an added advantage
- Possession of a clean and valid Driving License is a condition for employment
- Clean criminal record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge of traffic laws in Burkina Faso; and the geographical layout of the country
- Generally have good geographical knowledge of Burkina Faso and be able to find ones way around efficiently.
- Knowledge of proper, safe operation of vehicles especially 4x4 vehicles
- Skill in identifying basic mechanical problems with the assigned vehicle
- Ability to assess mechanical problems, perform light preventive maintenance and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles
- Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe, courteous manner
- Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
- Good written and verbal communication skills in French or local language required; English would be an added advantage
- Previous experience with automatic as well as manual vehicles
To Apply: Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by 16th October, 2014.
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.