• Application Deadline: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Security Driver


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 5 years


• Location Bauchi


• Job Field Driving  , Security / Intelligence 
  

Position Summary

• Drivers will provide safe, secure, and timely transportation for staff working on MEDA’s Youth Entrepreneurship and Women’s Empowerment project (WAY) in Nigeria.


• The position has an immediate start date in Bauchi city with frequent travel around the state and to neighboring states. It is a full-time contract for a 1-year contract with possible renewal up to 2024 and is supervised by the Security Operations Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation, usage, and maintenance of project vehicles.


• Provide security coverage for passengers in vehicle, ensuring their safe transportation


• Ensures all duties as driver of the assigned vehicle are performed in adherence with local traffic laws and MEDA Policies


• Responsible for accounting for each trip, record-keeping and attendant paperwork from each trip using MEDA Vehicle Logbook to ensure vehicle usage activities comply with MEDA Policies and GAC Rules and Regulations.


• Reports any problems identified in the vehicle and ensures all licenses and documents relating to the vehicle are renewed on time and as required.


• Supports program implementation through the implementation of safety approaches, procedures and protocols delineated by MEDA Security regarding travel, safety, and security.


• Other duties as may be assigned by the Security Manager.


• Apply MEDA’s values in all activities – cultural sensitivity, transparency, and integrity in all relationships.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional driving. Experience driving for an International Organization or NGO highly preferred


• Valid Nigerian driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record.


• Thorough knowledge of Northern Nigeria geography. General familiarity with travel and security issues in the operating location is desired.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to adjust to shifting travel and security circumstances and facilitate operations accordingly.


• Ability to utilize equipment including mobile phones, satellite phones and GPS devices


• Oral and written fluency in English required. Fluency in Hausa required.