Driver
Job Requisition ID: 20966
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Generic Responsibilities
- Transport NRC staff, visitors, documents and goods/materials to designated destinations when officially approved
- Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle
- Immediately report accidents, breakdowns and needs of repair and general maintenance/service
- Respect the local traffic regulations and the NRC logistical, drivers and vehicle policies at all times
- Maintain the logbook for all trips
- Maintain the vehicle in proper operating condition at all times, including keeping the vehicle clean, ensuring enough fuel, checking the technical state etc.
- In liaison with the line manager/direct supervisor, arrange for repairs and servicing
- Ensure the assigned vehicle has all the necessary documents and equipment
- Provide logistical support during training and workshops.
Specific Responsibilities
- The driver shall strictly follow the Nigerian traffic law, rules and speed limits and shall drive in a safe and defensive manner.
- In the event of an accident, the driver shall ensure that all steps, rules and regulations are followed, including filling in the incident report.
- The driver is responsible for cleaning and performing the daily check on the vehicle and shall ensure that it is in a safe running condition. He/she is also responsible for checking the oil level, water level, batteries, brakes, tyres, etc; and that the vehicle is at all times equipped with a first aid kit, a good spare tyre and all prescribed tools and equipment. He/she will report promptly and in writing to NRC is some tools are missing.
- The driver is responsible for logging in (on the logbook) all trips and ensuring that other drivers that may use the vehicle do the same.
- The driver should ensure that the fuel tanks as a rule should always be completely full, if possible, and the quantity of litres dispensed should be properly recorded in the logbook.
- The driver shall ensure that all required licenses, insurance cards and vehicle permits are valid and available in the vehicle including accident reports. He/she must also ensure that own driving license and other relevant driving papers are up to date.
- The driver shall follow the instructions provided in the NRC’s Driver Manual.
- The driver is responsible for performing minor repairs if needed while major repairs should be reported to the supervisor before planning.
- Ensure the assigned vehicle is always in good working condition and meets NRC safety and security standards
- Be flexible to work any shift during the 24 hrs day i.e. 08.00 a.m to 4.30p.m; 4.00p.m to 12.00 a.m; 12.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m including weekends and public holidays.
Qualifications
Generic Professional Competencies:
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience from working as a driver in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge of English.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience :
- Geographical area knowledge
- Defensive driving skills
- Knowledge of local routes and terrain
- Vehicle maintenance
- Security awareness and risk management
- Communication skills
- Time management and reliability
- Teamwork and professional conduct
- Documentation and record-keeping skills.
Application Closing Date
25th May, 2026; 01:00 AM.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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