Fresh Job Recruitment at Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Nigeria
Slot: 5

Context
CRS/Nigeria has partner and Church organizations that it collaborates with throughout Nigeria. For reasons of security and local knowledge, only CRS drivers may drive CRS vehicles. CRS/Nigeria maintains a fleet of vehicles with a “no accident” record. The Driver is responsible for maintaining this track record as well as improving on this success story.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drivers will be responsible for ensuring that the minimum maintenance standard of the CRS/Nigeria’s fleet is the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
• He will also follow up and ensure that routine preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered to in a manner that will assure reliable transportation of CRS staff, assets and other goods.

Specific Responsibilities

• Make recommendations and implement measures that will safeguard the CRS Nigeria vehicles and vehicle equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce the possibility of theft or damage.
• Ensure that daily checks are performed on assigned vehicle before it is driven in the morning.
• Completes the Daily Vehicle Reports and submits to the project PMs or/and the Head Driver each day
• Check and ensure that all journeys and trips (no matter how short) are recorded using the Vehicle Log Book provided in each vehicle.
• Notifies the project PMs and Head driver immediately in accident situations , after checking that all persons involved are safe and follows the procedure for what to do in case of an accident.
• Ensures that fuel does not fall below half a tank in any of the vehicles.
• Responsible for ensuring that CRS vehicles are clean at all times
• Be familiar with, and ensure adherence to the policies and guidelines in the Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manuals
• Ensure that all travel planning procedures are followed by staff traveling in CRS vehicles and that all the relevant forms are completed
• Maintain a file for all vehicle request and all travel related forms
• Complete the Motor vehicle Monthly reports /Fuel Usage report and motor vehicle monthly Maintenance report by the 5th of each month
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely and in line with CRS procedures and regulations.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the project PMs or/and the Head Driver.

Qualifications

• Valid Nigerian driver’s license and good knowledge of Abuja, Ondo, Ekiti and Nigerian roads
• Minimum four years professional experience in a similar position
• Ability to communicate in English Language is essential
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to generate VMS reports
• Ability to use the Microsoft suite of computer software applications especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Job Title: Technical Advisor -Livelihoods

Location: Nigeria

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, Business, Agriculture, or related field.
• 5-7 years of work experience in livelihoods, household economic strengthening, and/or food security programming
• Experience working in northern Nigeria
• Experience in staff development and partner capacity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent training and facilitation skills
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form belowand send with a detailed 3-page resume both in a single file document to:NG_HR@global.crs.org

Click here to download the Application Form
Note

• Applications sent in the required format will be considered and only.
• Short-listed candidates will be contacted.