Driver (Jigawa) at Pathfinder International

Requisition Number: DRIVE002542

Job Purpose

• The Driver will provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation and logistics support to the CARMNIS project. The role ensures timely movement of staff, partners, and project materials while maintaining assigned vehicles in optimal working condition and adhering to Pathfinder International’s safety, security, and asset management policies

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities / Percentage Worked
Vehicle Operations, Safety and Security 25%:

• Safely drive assigned Pathfinder vehicles for official project duties in compliance with national traffic laws and Pathfinder policies.
• Ensure all passengers comply with seatbelt and safety requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, or security concerns promptly through approved channels.

Vehicle Maintenance and Asset Care 20%:

• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, licensed, insured, and regularly serviced.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-checks (fuel, oil, water, brakes, tyres, lights, and basic tools).
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.

Mileage Records and Documentation 15%:

• Accurately record all trips, mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities in vehicle logbooks.
• Submit monthly mileage and fuel reports to Finance and Administration.

Logistics and Courier Support 15%:

• Support transportation of training materials, equipment, supplies, and documents.
• Provide courier services including delivery and collection of official correspondence.
• Assist with loading and unloading of supplies in line with safety guidelines.

Program and Field Operations Support 15%:

• Field and Program Support
• Support project field activities including trainings, mentoring visits, and supervisory missions.
• Coordinate movements with program teams to ensure timely implementation of activities.

Compliance and Safeguarding 10%:

• Adhere strictly to Pathfinder safeguarding, security, and code of conduct policies.
• Ensure ethical and professional conduct while representing Pathfinder in communities.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (SSCE required).
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably with development or humanitarian organizations.
• Experience driving in rural and urban settings within the state.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and defensive driving.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good knowledge of local routes and terrain.
• Ability to manage vehicle records accurately.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Foundational oral and written communication skills different forms of media.
• Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in project planning, coordination, monitoring and management.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Foundational organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner,
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Other Information:

• Must be able to see 20/20 with corrective lenses if necessary
• Must have ability to drive the assigned vehicles
• Travel Required (at least 50% as part of the job)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer; assigned vehicles
• May perform other job outcomes specific to logistics or data collection