North East Regional Initiative (NERI) is an International Development Organization
Position Summary:
The Program Driver is responsible for operating a vehicle owned by the organization to provide transportation services to employees, consultants, and visitors of the organization; to move expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment and furnishings, as necessary; ensure that preventive maintenance of the vehicle is performed on a regular basis. This position is based in Jos, Plateau State.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Program Driver reports to the Administrative Officer.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist the project staff in obtaining and facilitating movement to different project sites.
- Arrange for vehicle repairs, when necessary, and ensure that the vehicle is kept in good working condition.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, maintenance, oil changes, etc.
- Ensure that all required procedures and laws are adhered to when driving.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspection for maintenance requirements and safety irregularities.
- Collect and deliver mail or other type of correspondence, when required.
- Provide safe transportation to passengers.
- Assist in moving supplies, equipment and furnishings, as necessary, from one location to another.
- Provide airport pick-up/drop-off services to official visitors of the project.
- Perform other related duties, as assigne
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Completion of Secondary School is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience driving a motor vehicle is required. At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience conducting the same or similar work with an international organization is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of different regions in the country is required.
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of driving.
- Valid Nigerian Driver’s license is required.
- Clean driving record/history is required.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
- Conversational English is required.
- Fluency in one or more of the languages spoken in North West and North Central Nigeria is preferable
Method of Application
Qualified applicants MUST submit the following documents to [email protected] by February 9th, 2021:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all work experience and qualifications; AND
- A cover letter
Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV.
