- Ensure safe and punctual transport of personnel partners materials and equipment related to the project
- Respect planned itineraries and ensure the application of road traffic rules in all circumstances
- Maintain professional and courteous behavior towards passengers and external contacts
- Carry out regular checks on vehicles to ensure they are in good working order (oil levels tires brakes battery etc.
- Carry out basic mechanical repairs and report more complex maintenance needs to the project coordinator
- Ensure the interior and exterior cleaning of the vehicle to guarantee its presentation and hygiene
- Keep accurate records of vehicle maintenance repairs and inspections
- Participate in the logistical management of field missions including the loading and unloading of equipment
- Check transported equipment to ensure its safety and good condition
- Assist with route preparation and travel planning in coordination with the team
- Ensure that all vehicle documents (insurance registration maintenance booklet) are up to date
- Complete vehicle logbooks including information on mileage fuel consumption and missions carried out
- Comply with internal vehicle and equipment management procedures
- Identify and report promptly any mechanical problems or safety hazards
- Ensure that vehicles are equipped with the necessary safety tools and equipment (fire extinguisher firstaid kit etc.
- Anticipate risks related to road and weather conditions when traveling in rural or isolated areas.
Requirements
- Hold minimum a BEPC (first cycle educational diploma)
- Be of Beninese nationality
- Valid driving license (categories B C or D as required)
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a driver preferably in an NGO or development project
- Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills
- Ability to work in rural and remote areas with sometimes difficult road conditions
- Good knowledge of roads and driving conditions in Benin
- Knowledge of road safety rules and vehicle maintenance standards
- Ability to communicate in French
- Willingness to travel frequently and work outside normal working hours according to project needs.
Hold minimum a BEPC (first cycle educational diploma) Be of Beninese nationality Valid driving license (categories B, C or D as required) Minimum of 5 years' experience as a driver, preferably in an NGO or development project Strong diagnostic and mechanical repair skills Ability to work in rural and remote areas with sometimes difficult road conditions Good knowledge of roads and driving conditions in Benin Knowledge of road safety rules and vehicle maintenance standards Ability to communicate in French Willingness to travel frequently and work outside normal working hours according to project needs.