Position Title: Driver
Location: Bama L.G.A, Borno
Supervisor: Field Coordinator
Project Description:
Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Driver to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Field Coordinator or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport FHI360 staff, consultants/ equipment and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
- Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
- Report defects / damage immediately.
- Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
- Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
- Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
- Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
- Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
- Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
- Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
- Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
- Always ensures the safety of passengers
- Keep to security protocol and warning.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes:
- Ability to respond to emergency callout at all times.
- Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
- Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
- Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
- Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Must have SSCE/NECO Certificate Examination
- At least 1-4 yearsโ experience working as a driver with a reputable organization (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
- Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
- Experience working in the Northeast Geographical region required.
- Possession of a valid National Driverโs License
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Able to communicate in English, Hausa or Kanuri
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Safeguarding:
FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360โs Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicantsโ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicantโs tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
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