Driver (Maiduguri and Northern Nigeria) at the British High Commission (BHC)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Ref. No.: 01/21 MDR
Locations: Abuja, Maiduguri & Northern Nigeria
Grade: S1
Type of Position: Permanent
Type of Post: British High Commission
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Corporate Services Support
Start Date: 1 July 2021.
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Number of vacancies: 1

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  
Main Purpose of Job:

• To provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British High Commission (1HMG) to and from assigned destinations within Maiduguri, Abuja and Northern Nigeria Region in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations.
• Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the Abuja office and Transport operations in the Nigeria Network.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Transport Services - 60%:

• Manage transport booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders 
• Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Maiduguri, Abuja and Northern Nigeria.
• Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
• Undertake journeys to other states within Nigeria as necessary
• Perform duties in line with post security regulations
• Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management - 20%:

• Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work/costs
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
• Wash/Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager
• Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.
• Manage a working stock of spares (held in stores with restricted access) for the fleet based in Maiduguri in line with FCDO / BHC policy.

Administrative Support – 20%:

• Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Maiduguri / Abuja office
• Assist the Deputy Transport Manager / Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Maidugguri/Abuja as necessary
• Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office / transport manager
• Maintain adequate records for all the operations of the Maiduguri transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Stores, Vehicle maintenance checklists, Fuel Consumption, etc.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Full valid Nigerian driving licence
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Qualified and experience of driving Armoured Vehicles
• Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Maiduguri, Abuja and Northern Nigeria
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
• Must possess minimum of SSCE with 5 credits obtained in one sitting
• Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals
• Only candidates living full time in Maiduguri will be shortlisted.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Experience of driving for other Embassies or NGOs.

Required Competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace.

Other Benefits and Conditions of Employment
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• Mandatory FCDO e-learning
• Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British High Commission

Working Hours:

• Drivers must work shifts rather than standard office hours. The nature of the job will require flexible working patterns.  There is a requirement to work on a rotational basis sometimes in the evening and on weekends. Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked.

Salary
N223,596.96 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2021.