These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.ย
If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Driver to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State. You will be responsible for the overall driving day to day logistics functions for the NRC Area South office.
Role and responsibilities
Generic responsibilities
Specific responsibilitiesย
Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approvedEnsure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicleEnsure vehicle is always clean and in proper condition.Drive NRC vehicles to pick or drop employees at their designated duty areas within and sometimes outside Borno Stateย Deliver Important documents to required destinations as directed.Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipientKeep NRC vehicles clean and maintained at all timesPerform preventive and regular maintenance on NRC vehicleConvey NRC staffs on assignments in and out of the office to their desired destinationsย Pick up and drop off NRC staffs and partners from the airport to their destinationsCleaning and maintenance of all NRC vehiclesChart the best route possible in order to save timeUpdate the office on the status of the vehicle particulars for timely registrations and renewals.Competencies
Generic professional competencies for this position:ย
Experience from working as service support staff in a humanitarian/recovery contextPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsSSCE of WASSCE or NECO Educational Qualification is requiredValid Driverโs License/Driving school certificateย Knowledge of local language (Hausa)Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contextsFluency in English, both written and verbalContext related skills, knowledge and experienceย
Good basic arithmetic skills.ย Defensive driving skills.Experience in handling high profiled vehicles such as Lexus suvโs and double cab pick-up.ย Ability to make good and quick decision on the wheel.Behavioural competencie
Managing resources to optimize resultsManaging performance and developmentAnalysingHandling insecure environmentsEmpowering and building trustA good sense of humour is an assetAll employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.