Drivers at Oxfam

Salary: Based on the National Salary Scale of Nigeria Country Office
JOB FAMILY: Program
Level: E1
Duration: 4 years

OXFAM PURPOSE: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.

TEAM PURPOSE: To deliver Oxfam’s strategic and operational emergency/resilient food security and livelihood priorities in Nigeria and ensure innovative and quality programme which is shared within Nigeria, the West Africa Region and beyond.

JOB PURPOSE:

Drivers will be responsible for the management of logistics and transportation of both project personnel and goods within and outside the project areas. These officers will also be responsible for ensuring effective maintenance of project vehicles. The drivers will also assist the admin support unit in arranging logistics during events such as workshops, conferences, etc. 

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder reports to: Security, Procurement/Logistics /Admin Officer Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: None although this might change

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the project team to locations or sites where project activities take place;
• Ensure that all project vehicles are driven with care, caution and safety;
• Inform the project management when project vehicles are due for service or need major maintenance or repairs;
• Assist in arranging logistics during project events; and
• Any other related duties that may be delegated.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of Senior School Certificate; Possession of valid driver’s license  and at least 3 years driving experience in a reputable organization;
• Knowledge of Hausa (spoken) is a plus.
• Fair level of oral and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal communication, teamwork, and partnering skills