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Nuru Nigeria is a local non-profit and non-governmental organisation working in rural areas of Northeast Nigeria. To build a resilience corridor through nutrition-sensitive regenerative agribusiness programming. Nuru Nigeria’s core approach is sustainable, community-led, community-driven, and profitable farmer organisations. We are an equal-opportunity employer with zero tolerance for any form of discrimination. We also are keen on harnessing talents that embody our values.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- The purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and safe transportation of persons and supplies to and from their destinations.
- The job holder shall be responsible for arranging regular cleaning, maintenance services for the vehicle, and planning each route based on road and traffic conditions.
- The position holder must be adaptable to new situations and operate in areas with a moderate degree of risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely convey team as well as various products and materials to and from specified locations on time while complying with all NN travel regulations and that of the Government of Nigeria
- Arrange and perform regular Project vehicle checking by performing regular washing, cleaning, and vehicle maintenance.
- Keep an accurate travel log to record work hours, travel time and locations traveled to every day by the project vehicles.
- Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to the Management promptly
- Ensure the project vehicles are in good shape before travel every day which includes the condition of the vehicle, fuel level, engine oil, radiator water and other fluids, battery level, brakes, tires, etc.
- Ensure the First Aid Kits are always available and fully stocked in each vehicle before any travels and report accordingly for appropriate actions
- Perform minor repairs on the project vehicles, arrange for other repairs, and prepare and keep up-to-date records of the project vehicle spare parts inventory
- Ensure any travel has been given due security clearance before departure
- Collaborate with the Security Unit to ensure the team and vehicle safety at all times
- Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, and mileage, and make recommendations for improvement
- Ensure that all NN vehicle papers such as insurance, and registration documents are updated and secured
- Pay tolls and other fundamental vehicle demands when appropriate
- Dress professionally and following NN’s culture and values
- Perform any other task as specified by the Line Manager or Supervisor.
Qualification and Job Requirements
- At least a Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a driver with a good driving record
- Knowledge Understanding of transportation law
- Good traffic judgment
- Good knowledge of car mechanics
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of the office equipment
- Excellent driving skills
- Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Good in communicating in English
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Application Closing Date
26th July, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resume / CV on a single PDF or Word file to: recruitment@nurunigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Non-discriminatory employment clause:
- Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability or health status.
- The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant’s information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
- This is a roster advertisement andonly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.