Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Job for a Driver in Abuja

The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) project is one component of the six-year, DFID- funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) in five northern states of Nigeria. The ORIE project is managed by Oxford Policy Management (OPM) UK.
ORIE is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Driver

Location: Abuja
Report To: National Project Administrator
Term: One year with possible extension, depending on availability of funding

Job Description
The Driver will work with staff of the ORIE Project to provide support for programme implementation that will entail driving staff between Abuja and the Northwestern/Northeastern parts and to other parts of Nigeria, mail delivery and running official errands.

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the "Daily Vehicle Inspection Form"
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tire pressure, lights etc) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the National Project Administrator.
• In liaison with the office secretary/Admin & finance officer maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
• Report to the National Project Administrator when the vehicle is due for refueling; complete the "Fuel Coupon Form" for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure fuel and thereafter retire the advance.
• Ensures that passengers comply with established safety routine while in the vehicle - seat belts etc
• In liaison with the National Project Administrator ensure that the vehicle is equipped with emergency and first aid kits.
• Performing any other duties as may be directed by the National Team Leader or his designee.
• Bring to the knowledge of the National Project Administrator any faults noticed and repairs to be carried on the vehicle immediately as it is noticed.
• Maintain a "Vehicle Movement Register" and "Log Book" and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
• Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors on all approved journeys/destinations.
• Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mail/packages as determined by the ORIE project office.

• Minimum SSCE/ GCE Certificate or its equivalent.
• Holder of valid drivers license class E.
• Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes.
• Competences
• Ability to drive safely and apply road rules.
• Through knowledge of motor vehicle functionality.
• Flexible, Organised and dependable ie ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected.
• Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player.
• Detail oriented, honest and patient.
• Willingness to travel away from Abuja in a row to other states - especially Northern Nigeria.
• Demonstrated experience of the Nigeria road network system especially within the North East, North West and North Central geo-political regions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and understanding of Hausa language and culture of the Northwest/Northeast geo-political zone.
• Certification in Basic Vehicle Maintenance is an added advantage.
• Previous security training from reputable international NGO or Donor agency in Nigeria is an added advantage