Driver

FHI 360/NIGERIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Driver

Location: Borno State

Supervisor: Logistics Officer

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 is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.

FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health/Nutrition and Protection interventions.

Basic Function:

To provide transport services for FHI 360 staff and visitors to and from assigned destinations within Maiduguri, and Field Office Locations in Borno, in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and security regulations. Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the Maiduguri and office and Field Offices.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Drive staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Maiduguri and Northern Nigeria.
• Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
• Undertake assignments to deep field offices within Borno State as necessary.
• Perform duties in line with post security regulations.
• Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles
  • Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work/costs.
  • Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
  • Ensure official vehicles are kept tidy and parked in a secured area.
  • Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Snr. Logistic Officer
  • Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.

    Knowledge, skills and abilities:

    • Matured and willing to work at odd hours.
    • Good written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
      • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.
      • Some experience with fleet management
      • Training in Safety and Security

        Qualifications and requirements:

        • High School Education/Training or any other equivalent certificates with a minimum of 3 year experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government) in Maiduguri
        • Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.
        • Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
        • Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.
        • Experience with large complex organization is preferred.
        • Good knowledge (and driving experience) of Maiduguri, and Northern Nigeria

          Safeguarding:

          FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), 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 applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s 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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