Driver at Search For Common Ground’s International

Summary of Position

The Driver will operate the SFCG-Maiduguri Office car to support project activities in Borno State and the North East.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Driver include but are not limited to:

• Transport SFCG and partner staff to meetings, project sites and other official errands according to Nigeria’s driving laws;
• Verify the condition of vehicles before and after each use;
• Maintain and clean the office fleet;
• Notify the Logistics and Administration Officer  when vehicle  repairs are needed;
• Keep detailed records of journeys and fuel usage;
• Correctly and routinely fill out the driving log; and

Note: As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Minimum Qualification for the Position

The Position Holder will possess:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional driver; experience working for an international organization would be a bonus
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license ;
• Experience maintaining and repairing vehicles;
• Willingness to travel across the State and country, even on short notice;
• The willingness to work evenings and weekends;
• Spoken fluency in English and Hausa; fluency in Kanuri would be a bonus;
• Good level of written English
• A proven track record of being punctual, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
• Street-wise and security conscious.