Basic function:

Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the project. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Convey FHI Nigeria Staff and Consultants to designated approved locations.
• Readiness to evacuate project staff to safety at very short notice when the need arises.
• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfill special request by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• 25% travel outside Takum and Ussa LGAs.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Matured and willing to work at odd hours.
• Good written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with more than 1 year’s experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.
• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Very good knowledge of Katsina-Ala, Takum, Ussa, Kurmi, Sardauna and Jalingo axis will be an added advantage.
• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.
• Experience with large complex organization preferred.
• Indigenes and residents of Takum are strongly encouraged to apply