Transport Assistant

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 years
• Location Borno
• Job Field Logistics 

Reference No.: req15718
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Sector: Supply Chain
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview / Summary

• The transport assistant supports the Transport Officer to ensure the efficient and effective management of the IRC’s fleet in Maiduguri field office.
• The position will directly supervise IRC and rental Vehicle drivers in Maiduguri field office.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with the Transport officer to design a suitably staffed and equipped transport function to support the IRC’s vehicle operations and policies.
• Manage and be accountable for the vehicle fleet, ordering and inventory management of all vehicle related parts and consumables, including fuel.
• Manage and monitor drivers.
• Assist the Transport officer in Managing the vehicle pool.
• Ensure the correct and timely routine maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure that all vehicles carry the required on-board documentation and that all documents are kept current (including insurance).
• Inspect and record condition of vehicles, by maintaining weekly checklists file and ensuring that Vehicle logbooks are accurately filled.
• Ensure all vehicles are properly cleaned on daily basis.
• Collects log sheets and ensure it is properly filled.
• Assist the Transport officer in planning weekly and monthly report on transport department and discuss with Logistics Manager.
• Signing on vehicle fuel forms for refueling and keeping accurate record and monitoring system on fuel consumption.
• Work with the Transport officer to ensure that vehicles are prepared for routine and emergency security requirements.
• Ensure that all vehicles are secure when not in use.
• Check and inspect all the rented vehicle have the minimum requirement in place.
• Be familiar with local regulations / laws.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to:  Transport Officer
• Position directly supervises:  Drivers.
• Indirect Reporting: Logistics Manager.

Other Internal and / or external contacts:

• Internal: Country Program: Maiduguri Operations team, Program teams and senior management
• External:  Transport vendors, and Local government authorities.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Sc / HND qualification.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in transport/vehicle maintenance related roles preferrable in an INGO setting.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Good planning and organization skills
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Team spirit and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel etc.)

Language Skills:

• Fluently speak and write English language clearly (Hausa/Kanuri is an added advantage)

HOW TO APPLY

Suitable candidates should CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE VIA IRC RECRUITMENT ONLINE PORTAL