Drivers at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

BACKGROUND 

Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA') is a member of the ACT Alliance and works with people and local actors, especially Faith-based actors in many countries where it works in their struggle to eradicate poverty and injustices. We provide humanitarian assistance in disasters and work for long-term development in local communities and societies. In order to address the root causes of poverty, we advocate for just decisions by public authorities, businesses and religious leaders.

NCA has a presence in Nigeria to respond to the Humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria and had program Emergency WASH response in the Cross-River states. NCA has its core competencies in Water Sanitation and Hygiene –WASH, Gender Based Violence with mainstreamed Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health. NCA has its strengths in works and invest in local partners ensures their capacities are built from the onset of response, in order to enable them to have the capacity to respond in a long-term intervention including recovery and development.

The role of the Driver is to ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services for the transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other related goods and supplies under the authorization of the supervisor.

Specific objectives of mission (objectives, scope and deliverables) Max 7 or less.

Objective 1

Compliance to fleet management policy and SOP

Objective 2

Vehicle maintenance and checklist

Objective 3

Documentation and Visibility

Roles and responsibilities (specific tasks, coordination etc...)

Objective 1. Compliance to fleet management policy and SOP

• Respect and observe NCA traffic regulations, speed limits and adjust speed according to road and risk conditions (for example, when driving in villages or populated areas).
• Ensures that self and all passengers are wearing seat belts prior to departure.
• Observes the Federal/ State road, traffic laws and regulations.
• Ensures that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving rules and internally agreed standards.
• Drives staff, guests, equipment, and materials safely and efficiently to required locations.
• Ensures that all vehicle movements are authorized in advance by relevant authority before commencing any trip.
• Maintains the agreed fuel threshold; half tank and commence the process of refilling vehicle tank.
• Observe the manufacturer technical conditions of use of vehicle.
• Organise assigned task in the most efficient and effective manner, to minimize vehicle use (fuel consumption, wear and tear).
• Act in a professional manner always with the understanding that the public associates your behaviour with NCA.

Objective 2. Maintenance and checklist

• Responsible for daily and weekly preventive maintenance and reporting problems detected with vehicle.
• Diligently and promptly update the movement and fuel consumption log-book.
• Alert line manager when service and maintenance schedules are due.
• Perform daily vehicle pre–departure checks to include fuel, engine oil, lights, tyres, horn, tools and equipment, brakes, windows, and mirrors, etc.
• Ensures the official vehicle is safely parked within the office environment and approved locations before the curfew time.
• Ensures all safety tools (e.g., first aid kit, fire extinguishers, towing rope, toolbox, etc.) are intact and functional.

Objective 3. Documentation and Visibility

• Maintains the Vehicle Document Folder and ensure it is up to date.
• Ensures visibility protocols are always adhered to.
• Assists to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated and documented according to schedule.
• Maintains an appropriate logbook registration for use of the car and to monitor appropriate logbook registration of other staff using the office vehicle.
• Always be in possession of a valid driving license, official and/or personal means of identification when on board NCA vehicle.
• Ensure waiver form for non NCA staff is filled and readily available in the vehicle.
• Promptly report all relevant security incidents/concerns to supervisor.
• Provides logistics/clerical support to the operations team and any other duties assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification of ordinary National Diploma.
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate etc..).
• Holder of a valid Nigeria driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Nigeria transportation law with good traffic judgment.
• Familiar with the local terrain/routes and respond appropriately, in case of emergency.
• Ability to read and write in English; ability to communicate with team and stakeholders fluently in English and Hausa is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multi culture environment and adapt easily.
• Willing to work occasional long and or irregular hours, shift duty, weekend and public holidays.
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality

NCA’S COMMITMENTS

NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:

• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
• Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
• ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
• SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
• NCA Nigeria Security Plan
• NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Norwegian Church Aid and amongst beneficiaries served by Norwegian Church Aid.
Compliance & Ethics:  

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics within Norwegian Church Aid. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Norwegian Church Aid’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Qualified Borno state indigenes are encouraged to apply for the Maiduguri driver’s role.