Baba Azimi Foundation (BAF) is a local women’s right organization working towards a peaceful world where women, children and persons with disabilities are free, have equal rights and opportunities to develop, grow and contribute fully to building themselves, their families and communities whilst living a life full of dignity and free from poverty and violence. To achieve this, BAF’s developed solution involves community developed approaches, amplifying voice and leadership of women, girls and youths as well as demanding accountability of services by relevant institutions to sustain interventions for the long term. BAF also focuses on reducing stigma and lack of access to services experienced by women, children and persons with disabilities by rebranding issues and challenges in ways that their ills are easily understood by all. BAF is inviting suitably qualified candidates for the following position.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE)
- Experience: 1 year
- Location: Jigawa
- Job Field: Driving
Duties and Responsibilities
- The driver will drive the organizational vehicle assigned to support organization operations under the Local Rights Programme.
- Transporting staff members and products to and from designated destinations.
- Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and promptly report on the condition of the vehicle at the end of each trip.
- Regularly washing and cleaning the vehicle.
- Conducting timely vehicle maintenance checks.
- Prompt reporting to the organization of any accidents or vehicle damage
- Ensuring the safety of staff members and goods during the journey.
- Maintaining all records including those of vehicle maintenance receipts.
- Any other duty assigned
Qualification: Minimum Requirements
- Applicant must have a valid driver’s License
- Education: SSCE certificate or equivalent
- Experience: 1 year minimum experience in long-distance driving particularly in Jigawa state
- Languages: Fluency in Hausa, at least basic understanding, speaking and writing in English
Skills and Competencies
- Applicant must have good knowledge of Jigawa road network.
- Ability to read and write in simple English language, perform simple mathematical calculations and must have the mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, etc
- Knowledge of and basic mechanical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent driving skills and road sense with knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and road safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
