Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives. WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Driver
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive the Executive Director and family as requested by management.
- Ensure timely conveyance of the Executive Director for official duties as instructed by the supervisor.
- Ensure punctuality and safe driving practices are adhered to according to WEWE and donor standards and regulations for both staff and guests.
- Ensure that project vehicles are strictly used for official duties.
- Ensure you do not pick up any non-staff on the road irrespective of your relationship.
- Ensure you do not pick up staff for personal outings.
- Ensure staff obtain approval from administration before the vehicle is taken out, this means signing of vehicle movement slip.
- Ensure that the project vehicle is always cleaned and maintained
- Work with the mechanic to ensure that the project vehicle is serviced as when due.
- Ensure that seat belt is used by all in the vehicle before the commencement of trips.
- Ensure that you do not consume alcohol while on duty or shortly before duty.
- Ensure that you do not make phone calls while driving, alternatively, drivers should use hands-free or blue tooth to answer calls.
- Ensure that you leave your phone on always.
- Assist admin in picking up official documents from courier services.
- Assist admin in project vehicle paper renewal.
- Ensure project vehicles are re-fuelled after 75% is utilized.
- Do not empty the tank before re-fuelling
- Ensure pre and post-fuel checks every day
- Ensure the fuel purchase ticket is properly filled and signed
- Ensure the vehicle log book is signed
- Ensure project vehicles are functional by servicing regularly to avoid engine breakdown and ensure the vehicle is kept secure, clean, tidy, and in good working condition at all times.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- A minimum of WAEC/SSCE is required
- Trade Test in Driving & Mechanic (FED. MIN. OF LABOUR & PRODUCTIVITY)
- Highway code and other training attended
- Valid Driver’s License/Competence Technical Certificate
- Minimum of 1 year cognitive experience
- Good knowledge of computer skills
- Ability to understand and follow road safety, security procedures, and road signs
- Applicants must be based in Abuja
- Applicants must be familiar with the Abuja environment.
Salary
N100,000 – N150,000 Monthly (subject to negotiation, and will be prorated to the number of days worked also subject to statutory deductions).
Application Closing Date
9th February, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Proposal to: projectdriver2024@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.