Driver at Ikore International Development Limited

About the Role

The Driver is responsible for safely transporting staff and project stakeholders, managing vehicle maintenance, and ensuring timely attendance to meetings and appointments. The driver will support the smooth operation of project activities and may assist with logistics and coordination as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Driver will support the organization in safely transporting team members and deliveries. He will drive vehicles as directed, including transporting project staff to the field, performing pickups and delivery tasks.
• They are also responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicles; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to the admin officer; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well- maintained, and road-worthy at all times.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport project personnel and equipment to various project sites.
• Perform pickups and delivery tasks.
• Perform daily vehicle maintenance checks to ensure the optimum performance of vehicles at all times and arrange for vehicle repairs.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
• Utilize navigational apps and location knowledge to find optimal routes.
• Build formal and informal networks at project sites and locations to help obtain up-to-date security and travel information.
• Routinely Tracktrack all trips and log daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, servicing, etc.
• Ensure the vehicle(s) are clean, road-worthy, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance.
• Provide general administrative and logistics support to the office.
• Report any accident, incidents, injury, or damage to vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
• Ensure vehicle documents (such as registration and insurance) are valid.
• Work on nights and weekends, if necessary.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management
• Must be able to communicate effectively in Hausa and have a fair understanding of the relevant local dialects
• Must be a Team Player
• Must have a proper Understanding and a thorough familiarity of with the 3 LGAs(LGAs of interest (Igabi, Kubua and Kachia) in Kaduna State and OR 3 LGAs (Mubi, Mayo Belwa and Ganye) in Adamawa State.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
• Valid driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Experience driving in rural or challenging terrains is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with Kaduna or Adamawa

Eligibility Requirement

• Candidates must be resident in Kaduna or Adamawa with vast knowledge of the LGAs mentioned.
• Demonstrated understanding of the local livestock systems, community dynamics, and key stakeholders within the LGA is an advantage.