• Application Deadline: Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Driver



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience 5 - 6 years



• Location Borno




• Job Field Driving 
  
  

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty.  Cofounded by Helen Keller – and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Helen Keller Nigeria is seeking a driver.  This position reports to the Finance and Admin Officer with strong dotted line reporting to HR/Ops Manager, who are responsible for vehicle management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.


• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.


• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required. 


• Secure the vehicles when not in use. 


• Other duties as assigned.


• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and before/after trips to field), and notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any vehicle problems.


• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.


• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.


• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of the organization.


• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.


• Provide support to Helen Keller field office staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required.


• Fill in the Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.


• Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekend and after hours by rotation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Vehicle Driving: 

• Possess a valid local driver’s license.


• Read and understand Helen Keller’s Vehicle Management policies and procedures related to vehicle management and driving protocols.


• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.


• Deliver and pick up materials and documents at offices and businesses in a professional and courteous manner.

Vehicle Management & Maintenance:

• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly and for trips), and signal any actual or potential problems to the staff person responsible for vehicle management;


• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.


• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of Helen Keller vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required. 


• Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night.  It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.


• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.


• Provide support to Helen Keller staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading Helen Keller vehicles as required;


• Fill in log sheets after each trip with complete information and Fuel Logbook.

Vehicle Safety: 

• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive Helen Keller vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of Helen Keller.


• Do not accept unknown parcels, baggage or other questionable loads into the vehicles.


• Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside Helen Keller vehicles.


• Verify that passengers riding in Helen Keller vehicles wear seat belts at all times.  Drivers are responsible for enforcing this rule in their vehicles.


• Yield the right-of-way to other drivers, pedestrians, bicycle and motorcycle riders, even if progress is slowed.


• Provide contact location to staff when in the field.


• Notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.


• Inform the staff person responsible for vehicle management or Country Director of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of Helen Keller staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. in order to alert staff.


• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times.

Qualifications: 

• Secondary-level diploma.


• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics desired.


• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).


• Verifiable references.


• Professional, courteous, and punctual.


• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.


• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.


• English language skills are highly desired.