Driver INGO Forum Nigeria Maiduguri

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Provide driving support to program activities in Maiduguri.

You have:

• Experience from working as service support staff in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• SSCE of WASSCE or NECO Educational Qualification is required
• Valid Driver’s License/Driving school certificate
• Good knowledge of Maiduguri and environs
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

The Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF) was established in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Nigeria for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. It serves as a vital platform for information sharing, advocacy, and engagement with authorities, donors, and the UN, ensuring the inclusion of INGO perspectives and those of affected populations in decision-making. Governed by a core membership of 59 members and nine observers, it operates under a Steering Committee comprised of five Country Directors and a Chair, supported by a Secretariat. For more details on the association's organization, statutes, charter, and services offered to its members,

For more details on the association's organization, statutes, charter, and services offered to its members, see https://ingoforum.ng/.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Driver to join our team in Maiduguri, Borno State. The Driver will provide driving support to program activities in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria.

Qualifications

• Experience from working as service support staff in a humanitarian/recovery context • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts • SSCE of WASSCE or NECO Educational Qualification is required • Valid Driver’s License/Driving school certificate • Good knowledge of Maiduguri and environs • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts • Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal qualities • Managing resources to optimize results • Managing performance and development • Analyzing • Handling insecure environments • Empowering and building trust • A good sense of humour is an asset

What’s in it for you?

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information:

Duty Stations: Maiduguri, Borno State. Nigeria

Duration of contract: TBA

Grade Level: Grade 2 in NRC's grading structure.

Reporting line: Logistics & Administration Officer

Travel: N/A

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

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Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities • Drive NIF vehicles to pick up or drop off employees at their designated duty areas within and sometimes outside Maiduguri. • Ensure the safety and security of the passengers, the goods and the vehicle. • Deliver Important documents to required destinations as directed. • Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient. • Keep NIF vehicles clean and always maintained. • Perform preventive and regular maintenance on NIF vehicles. • Convey NIF staff on assignments in and out of the office to their desired destinations • Pick up and drop off NIF staff and partners from the airport to their destinations. • Chart the best route possible to save time. • Update the office on the status of the vehicle particulars for timely registrations and renewals.

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