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Abuja and Kaduna Nigeria
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Sightsavers

Title: Driver and Administrative Assistant (RLM) X2

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Kaduna and Abuja, Nigeria

Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

About the role

Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) is a high profile, high value, multi-partner programme, which will make a significant contribution to the control and elimination of the Oncho LF across 13 countries. Sightsavers is the coordination partner in Nigeria and working with other partners to delivery on programme outputs.

Sightsavers have exciting opportunities for two Driver and Administrative Assistants to join the teams in Kaduna and Abuja and play a vital part in the RLM programme, where they will drive staff and consultants to various locations and support the efficient running of the office.

The Driver and Administrative Assistant duties include:

Act as driver for staff to carry out all official duties.
Transport Sightsavers staff to & from airports where this service is not outsourced.
Undertake routine maintenance of vehicles, including simple repairs.
Ensures vehicles are regularly serviced and advise the Administrative Officer when servicing is required and/or when defects/ problems arise.
Make sure all vehicles have reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid box, etc. First aid boxes for the vehicles must be checked regularly to ensure that items used are promptly replenished.
Lock up vehicles with security locks and/or alarms.
Keep a maintenance record of vehicles. e.g. replacement of major parts, tyres, batteries, body spraying, etc.
Transact business with the banks on foreign currencies for staff related travels.
Maintain liaison with officials of immigration and embassies for staff entry visas and renewal of passports and work permits.
Assist in picking up invoices for procuring logistics.
Assist with the organisation of various office events (seminar, plenaries, meetings, workshops, Away Days etc).

Skills and Experience

As a successful candidate you will have substantial working experience as a Driver and will have held a class C driving licence for at least two years, have a grade 12 certificate or equivalent experience, and a background with admin duties.

Further requirements include:

Basic Education Certificate (BECE)
Experience with working within an INGO/NGO
Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the company in other duties as required
Demonstrable defensive driving skills (in town and on dirt roads)
Availability for emergency work on weekends and public holidays

The Driver and Administrative Assistant roles are varied and involved and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

How to apply

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that shortlisting candidates for interview will be completed during the week of 26 August 2024, and in-person interviews will take place during the week of 2 September 2024. The evaluation process will include a driving test and oral interview, to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 18 August 2024

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.