Job Vacancy: Driver

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Driver

Job description: FHI/NIGERIAPOSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: DriverLocation: Takum OfficeSupervisor: Project CoordinatorBasic function:Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the project.Duties and responsibilities:

• Convey FHI Nigeria Staff and Consultants to designated approved locations.
• Readiness to evacuate project staff to safety at very short notice when the need arises.
• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfill special request by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• 25% travel outside Takum and Ussa LGAs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Matured and willing to work at odd hours.
• Good written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with more than 1 year’s experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.
• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Very good knowledge of Katsina-Ala, Takum, Ussa, Kurmi, Sardauna and Jalingo axis will be an added advantage.
• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.
• Experience with large complex organization preferred.
• Indigenes and residents of Takum are strongly encouraged to apply

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 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.FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email .FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a , professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.Please click to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.

Location: Takum, Taraba State

Job date: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:32:25 GMT

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