• Application Deadline:
• Position: Driver


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 1 year


• Location Taraba


• Job Field Driving 
  

Basic function:

Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the project. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Convey FHI Nigeria Staff and Consultants to designated approved locations.


• Readiness to evacuate project staff to safety at very short notice when the need arises.


• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.


• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.


• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.


• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.


• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.


• Fulfill special request by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.


• Performs any other duties as assigned.


• 25% travel outside Takum and Ussa LGAs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Matured and willing to work at odd hours.


• Good written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills.


• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with more than 1 year’s experience.


• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.


• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.


• Very good knowledge of Katsina-Ala, Takum, Ussa, Kurmi, Sardauna and Jalingo axis will be an added advantage.


• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.


• Experience with large complex organization preferred.


• Indigenes and residents of Takum are strongly encouraged to apply