Driver
Job Id: 3002522
Location: Kaduna
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Summary
- Responsible for providing safe, timely, and efficient transportation and delivery services while ensuring CRS/Nigeria fleet vehicles are maintained according to manufacturer and organizational standards.
- The role includes supporting routine preventive maintenance, ensuring vehicle reliability, and delivering excellent customer service in compliance with safety and operational procedures.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, timely, and professional transportation of staff, visitors, goods, and equipment in accordance with CRS policies and procedures.
- Receive and carry out daily transport assignments, deliveries, and pick-up/drop-off services as directed by the supervisor.
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections, including checks on tires, engines, fluids, brakes, seatbelts, battery, and other essential components to ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and equipped with all required safety items, including spare tires, first aid kits, and communication equipment.
- Record all trips, movements, fuel usage, and vehicle inspections accurately in the m-VMS/VMS systems and submit required reports within established timelines.
- Promptly report accidents, mechanical faults, damage, security incidents, or operational concerns to the Head Driver, Fleet Officer, or Fleet Manager, and follow established reporting procedures.
- Support preventive maintenance activities and perform minor adjustments or emergency repairs when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with CRS travel, fleet, safeguarding, and security procedures during all trips and transportation activities.
- Use approved routes, GPS, maps, and communication tools effectively to ensure safe and efficient movement of staff and goods.
- Assist with loading and unloading of goods, luggage, and equipment, ensuring proper handling and accountability.
- Promote safe and eco-friendly driving practices to improve fuel efficiency, reduce operational risks, and protect CRS assets.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, neutrality, impartiality, and respect for diversity while interacting with staff, partners, beneficiaries, and community members.
- Maintain regular communication with field teams and office staff during field movements using approved communication channels.
- Support implementation of measures that enhance vehicle safety, security, efficiency, and proper asset management.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Driver, Fleet Officer, or Fleet Manager.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE/GCE O’ Level) or equivalent.
- Valid Nigerian driver’s license with a good knowledge of Nigerian roads and traffic regulations.
- 3–5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably with an INGO or similar organization.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and defensive driving practices.
- Familiarity with GPS, mobile applications, and digital reporting tools (m-VMS/MS Office is an added advantage).
Preferred Qualifications:
- A trade school certificate is a plus (NBTE, NABTEB, Fed Min of Trade etc)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate in speaking and writing
- Good attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to work independently or within a team.
- Physically fit and able to adapt to challenging operational environments.
- Previous experience working with humanitarian or development organizations.
Required Languages:
- English (required).
- Knowledge of additional local languages is an added advantage.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Fleet Officer, Fleet Manger; Fleet staff, Program staff, Supply Chain staff, Finance staff.
- External: CRS Nigeria Partners and Visitors.
Application Closing Date
9th June, 2026 (05:00 AM).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online