URGENT RECRUITMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – PROJECT DRIVER

URGENT VACANCY

WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

PROJECT DRIVER

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE), a woman-led, faith-based non-governmental organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Project Driver.

WEWE’s core ideology is to be one of the most financially compliant and clean NGOs in Nigeria and Africa and we want to improve the lives of millions of widows and orphans in Nigeria and Africa.

Position:                     Project Driver

Location:                    The successful candidate will be based in Abuja

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive project vehicle for official duties or as requested by management.
• Ensure timely conveyance of staff for official duties as instructed by supervisor.
• Ensure punctuality and safe driving practices are adhered to according to WEWE and donor standards and regulations to 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 staff for personal outings.
• Ensure staff obtain approval from administration before 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 project vehicle is serviced as at when due.
• Ensure that seat belt is used by all in the vehicle before 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 check every day
• Ensure fuel purchase ticket is properly filled and signed
• Ensure vehicle log book is signed
• Ensure project vehicles are functional by servicing regularly to avoid engine break down and ensure 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 trainings 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 Abuja environment

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should fill, upload their CV and submit form on WEWE website. 

(Application form can only be assessed on WEWE official website, Terms and Conditions apply).

Deadline:

Thursday, February 16th, 2023

Applicants should provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on their CVs as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional email addresses and telephone numbers of referees.

Kindly Note: Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable candidate is selected. While WEWE thanks all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024“.