Drivers at Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project

The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project is an independent component of the six-year, DFID, UK-funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) programme which seeks to improve the nutritional status of 6.2 million children under five years across the five northern Nigerian states of Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Yobe. The overall purpose of ORIE is to “fill important gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.

ORIE is being implemented by a consortium of four UK-based organisations led by Oxford Policy Management

ORIE is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Job ID: #737216
Location: Katsina State

Job Summary

• The Driver will work with staff of the ORIE Project to provide support for programme implementation that will entail driving staff between Katsina city and the various LGAs in the State, mail delivery and running official errands.
• Line Management: The Driver reports to and is under the supervision of ORIE Project Administrator through the Cohort Research Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the “Daily Vehicle Inspection Form”.
• Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tyre pressure, lights etc) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the Project Administrator.
• Maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
• Bring to the knowledge of the Project Administrator any faults noticed and repairs to be carried on the vehicle immediately as it is noticed.
• Maintain a “Vehicle Movement Register” and “Log Book” and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
• Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors on all approved journeys/destinations
• Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mail/packages as determined by the ORIE project office
• Report to the Cohort Research Manager when the vehicle is due for refueling; complete the “Fuel Coupon Form” for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure fuel and thereafter retire the advance
• Ensures that passengers comply with established safety routine while in the vehicle – seat belts etc
• In liaison with the Project Administrator ensure that the vehicle is equipped with emergency and first aid kits.
• Performing any other duties as may be directed by the Project Administrator.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Minimum NCE/OND or its equivalent
• Holder of valid drivers license class E
• Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes
• Demonstrated experience of the Nigeria road network system.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Understanding of Hausa language is an added advantage

Competences

• Ability to drive safely and apply road rules
• Through knowledge of motor vehicle functionality
• Flexible, Organized and dependable ie ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected
• Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player
• Detail oriented, honest and patient

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi at: [email protected] with a copy to Adesoye Aro on: [email protected]