Driver and Administrative Assistants at Sightsavers Nigeria (4 Openings)

Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver and Administrative Assistant

Locations: Kaduna, Kwara, Abuja, Benue
Reports to: Lead Driver
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract
Department: Finance & Performance

Job Purpose

To drive staff in the office as well as visiting Sightsavers staff and consultants when necessary and to ensure the maintenance and safety of all office vehicles at all times and to perform clerical duties in support of the efficient running of the office.

Principal Accountabilities
Driving 60%:

Drive safely within the laws of (Country) at all times and with respect for other road users and pedestrians
Act as driver for Staff to carry out all official duties
Pick Sightsavers staff to & from Airport where this service is not outsourced
Drive Sightsavers vehicle as appropriate for official errands

Maintenance of Vehicles 15%:

Check fuel, oil and water daily and fill up as necessary.
Keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and outside.
Check tyres, logbooks, tools, etc. and test drive each vehicle once a week.
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.

Office Errands 15%:

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.
Payment of statutory obligations.

Admin Support 10%:

Assist with the organisation of various office events (seminar, plenaries, meetings, workshops, Away Days etc)
Undertake photocopying, scanning and filling as when required
Monitor electricity /generator usage
Perform other admin duties as required.

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience)
Jobholder entry requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required: