Job Description
Background & Purpose
- IRC is establishing a roaster of casual drivers to support operations, ensuring safe, timely and compliant movement of staff, goods and documents within Abuja.
- Casual drivers will be engaged on an as -needed basis, depending on mission demand and coverage gaps.
Objective of the Assignment
- Ensure safe, efficient, and cautious transportation for staff, visitors and goods
- Maintain fleet safety and compliance (checklist, logs, routine checks and cleanliness)
- Support administrative/errand runs (general office errands, airport pickup and drop offs, fuel supplies etc.)
- Uphold organizational security, safeguarding, and code of conduct standard always.
Key Responsibilities
- Driving & Safety.
- Operate assigned vehicle safely and defensively, adhere to speed limits, traffic laws and organizational SOPs.
- Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections (tires, brakes, lights, fluids, horn, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, tools, spare wheels, triangles).
- Report mechanical issues immediately, coordinate with logistics officer for repairs and preventive maintenance
Documentation & Compliance:
- Accurate maintenance of vehicle logbooks (Kilometer, fuel, destinations, passengers, cargo)
- Ensure valid documents are in vehicles, registration, insurance, proof of road worthiness and copies of SOPs.
- Keep daily movement plans.
Safety & Safeguarding:
- Monitor route/security advisories, follow movement approvals, curfew and phone check-in protocols
- Apply passenger safety rules (Seatbelts, load limits, child safeguarding considerations)
- Maintain strict zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs while on duty within 12 hours prior duty.
Customer Service & Representation:
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity with staff, partners and vendors.
- Support airport/guest assistance (meet & greet, luggage, sign in/out procedures).
Asset Care:
- Keep vehicles clean (Interior & exterior) ensure accessories (AC/Radio) function properly.
- Safeguard vehicle keys, prevent unauthorized use and after hours driving.
Deliverables / Key performance indicators:
- Zero preventable accidents and zero major traffic violations
- 100% accurate, complete logbooks and on time submission
- 100% on-time departures/arrivals per approved movement plan.
- Vehicle readiness: daily checks completed, issues reported within 24 hours
- Professional conduct: Positive feedback from passengers/line manager, no substantiated complaints.
Report & working Relationships:
- Report directly to logistics officer (copy to senior supply chain manager as needed)
- Coordinates closely with the head driver, security, and administration for movement planning.
Work Schedule & Payment:
- Engagement: On call / as-needed basis, may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Daily rate (N9,514.00) payable for days worked upon verified timesheet/logbook
- Location coverage: Abuja and occasionally Nasarawa state.
Required Qualification and Experience
- Valid Nigerian driver’s license (appropriate category for light vehicles)
- Minimum of 3 years verifiable driving experience with INGO, UN, corporate or government entities preferred
- Driver must have clear eyesight.
- Clean driving record: No major violation in the last 24 months
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (fluid, tire changes, jump starts)
- Communication: Basic English
- Computer/Device literacy (emails, WhatsApp/SMS, basic GPS/Maps) desirable.
- Behavioral: Punctual, integrity, confidentiality. Teamwork and respectful conduct