Driver at FHI 360

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance
• . These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health/Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the Facility Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport fhi 360 staff, consultants/ equipment, and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
• Report defects / damage immediately.
• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
• Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
• Always ensures the safety of passengers
• Keep to security protocol and warning.
• Support logistics/ warehouse assistant as required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to response to emergency callout always.
• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.
• Ability to carry out some logistics support.

Qualifications and Requirements   

• Must have qualified SSCE / NECO Certificate Examination
• 1 - 4 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast desirable or relatively insecure location.
• Possession of valid National driving license mandatory
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to communicate in English, Hausa & Kanuri
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).