State2State Driver at DAI

Location: Bauchi (Main Office)
Project: USAID Nigeria State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness (State2State) Activity
Start Date: October, 2022
Reports to: Operations Manager

Background:

• The purpose of the five-year (2020-2025) “State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness” (“State2State”) Activity is to increase the accountability, transparency and effectiveness of selected state and local governments (LGAs) in Nigeria.
• This will be achieved by: strengthening governance systems (with a focus on public financial management [PFM] and procurement, as well as monitoring and evaluation) related to the delivery of services in key sectors (basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene [WASH]); increasing government responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and improving government and civil society capacity to manage conflict (through work on prevention, mitigation and reconciliation with the same sectoral partners, not stand-alone assistance to the police or judiciary).
• State2State will achieve this purpose by facilitating the strengthening of subnational governance systems in a sustainable manner, supporting the efforts of local reformers, and building on locally derived solutions including, to the extent possible, reforms already working in other parts of Nigeria.

Position Objectives

• The Driver will be actively responsible for driving, cleaning, and ensuring proper maintaining of the official project vehicle assigned.
• S/he will assist the office in providing support in safely moving program staff and approved consultants between program venues and other locations within partner states, etc. Driver will coordinate closely on a continuous basis with the Security Manager and Operations Manager, among other staff.

Responsibilities
The role of the Driver is to provide transportation support to staff and approved consultants within Nigeria. S/he will be responsible for the following:

• Convey DAI/S2S staff and consultants around to/from official businesses as may be assigned by the direct supervisor, i.e., Operations Manager and then the Facilities Specialist when onboarded.
• Convey program materials as may be directed in the ordinary course of program work.
• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security, and maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
• Properly maintain a movement logbook, i.e., daily mileage, for documenting fuel consumption and service record, e.g., oil/filter/etc. changes, etc.
• Be responsible for the overall maintaining of the assigned vehicle; informing supervisor of any issues in a timely manner.
• Observe the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Ensure safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Ensure that all passengers use their seatbelts when traveling within the project vehicle.
• Alcohol/cigarettes must not be consumed or present whilst on duty.
• Perform other duties of a reasonable nature as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

Car Security & Maintenance:

• Ensure vehicle is kept secure, clean, tidy and in good working condition always.
• Ensure that you report any abnormality noticed with the car to the supervisor immediately.
• Ensure vehicle is given regular, including daily maintenance checks as appropriate, e.g., check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly and in a timely manner by reputable, certified (if required) service centers and per manufacturer specifications.

Others:

• Vehicle must be used for official assignments ONLY and on no account is the vehicle be diverted for personal use while on official assignment.
• All accidents, however small, must be reported immediately to the supervisor, Operations Manager, Security Manager, and Chief of Party.
• The use of mobile phones or other electronic devices while driving is not allowed. However, if it is an urgent call, you may first request to park in a safe place before picking/returning the call.
• Regarding presentation, dress smartly and be very polite at all times to passengers and officials, including security personnel with whom interacting.

Reporting:

• The Driver will report to the Operations Manager (until the Facilities Specialist is onboarded) in the Bauchi main office.

Minimum Requirements

• GCE ordinary level, NECO or any other evidence of successful completion of Secondary School Education with at least three (3) years experience driving in a corporate environment (preferably in an NGO, an Embassy or other international agency).
• A valid driver’s license, Class B.
• Skills techniques training by reputable service, e.g., David Bertie, is an advantage.
• Excellent listening and general communication skills.
• Calmness and good instinct.
• Excellent knowledge of the geography and roads network in the location where most commonly driving.
• Good communication skills (written & oral) in English and local language(s), i.e., Hausa.
• Knowledge of First Aid will be a strong advantage.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours when necessary.
• Willingness and ability to travel at short notice.
• Willingness and ability to both train and be trained.