Driver at The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria

The North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Nigeria - An International Development Organization is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Location: Plateau
Job Field: Driving

Position Summary

• The Program Driver is responsible for operating a vehicle owned by the organization to provide transportation services to employees, consultants, and visitors of the organization; to move expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment and furnishings, as necessary; ensure that preventive maintenance of the vehicle is performed on a regular basis. This position is based in Jos, Plateau State.

Reporting & Supervision: 

• The Program Driver reports to the Administrative Officer. 

Primary Responsibilities and Deliverables
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the project staff in obtaining and facilitating movement to different project sites.
• Arrange for vehicle repairs, when necessary, and ensure that the vehicle is kept in good working condition.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, maintenance, oil changes, etc.
• Ensure that all required procedures and laws are adhered to when driving.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspection for maintenance requirements and safety irregularities. 
• Collect and deliver mail or other type of correspondence, when required.
• Provide safe transportation to passengers.
• Assist in moving supplies, equipment and furnishings, as necessary, from one location to another.
• Provide airport pick-up/drop-off services to official visitors of the project.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience driving a motor vehicle is required. At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience conducting the same or similar work with an international organization is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of different regions in the country is required.
• Clean driving record/history is required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Conversational English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the languages spoken in North West and North Central Nigeria is preferable
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of driving.
• Valid Nigerian Driver’s license is required.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below to: [email protected] Please reference the Job Title and Location on the subject line, your cover letter and Resume/CV.

Documents include:

• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing all their work experience and qualifications; AND
• A cover letter.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline  9th February, 2021.