Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Recruits Driver

Since 2003, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilising media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program.  SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in the areas of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta and Jos.

SFCG-Nigeria recently began an 18-month project which focuses on Support in Promoting Building a Peace Architecture in Jos.

Search  For Common Ground is recruiting :

Job Tiitle: Driver

Location : Jos

Summary of Position

• The Driver will operate the SFCG-Jos Office car and to support project activities.

Responsibilities
The duties of the Driver include, but are not limited to:

• Transport SFCG and partner staff to meetings, project sites and other official errands according to Nigeria’s driving laws
• Verify the condition of vehicles before and after each use
• Maintain and clean the office fleet
• Notify the Logistics Assistant when vehicle repairs are needed
• Keep detailed records of fuel usage
• Correctly and routinely fill out the driving log.
• As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Qualifications     

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a professional driver
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license
• Experience maintaining and repairing vehicles to be able to anticipate problems and immediately alert the Logistics Assistant
• The ability to travel, even on short notice
• The willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Fluency in English
• The ability to identify and solve problems on an immediate basis
• A proven track record of being punctual, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2013


Method of Application    
Qualified candidaes should  send a cover letter and resume  with  the  subject heading : Driver-Jos  to: [email protected]

Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting.