Driver (Zamfara) at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Requisition ID: req55529
Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Sector: Supply Chain
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Work Arrangement: In-person

Project Overview

• The BHA (Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance) project, “Integrated Emergency Response to the Displaced Population in Zamfara, Sokoto, And Katsina States, Northwest Nigeria’ depending on fund availability will be carried out by a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in collaboration with the Alliance for International Medical Action (Alima), Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI), and Life Helpers Initiative (LHI), aims to leverage each partner's expertise to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people populations through area-based approach.
• The Consortium partners will provide an integrated multisectoral intervention in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, and Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) activities in Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states in collaboration with state governments, UN organizations and other key actors in Northwest Nigeria.
• The project will be implemented by a dedicated support, quality assurance, and coordination team, who will work closely with all partners through a management unit of well-structured consortium governance for the activity.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:

• The safe transportation of IRC personnel
• The safe transportation of IRC materials
• The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories 

Expected Deliverables:

• Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers.
• Daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks. Accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet.
• Maintaining the vehicle clean, fueled and mechanically sound.
• Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories.
• Advising the Transport manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Logistics Assistant
• Position directly supervises: None.
• Indirect Reporting: Supply Chain Officer.

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: Country Program: Gusau Operations team and Program teams.

Qualifications
Education:

• Secondary School leaving Certificate

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in as a professional driver preferrable in an INGO setting.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel etc.) 

Language Skills:

•  Speak and write English language clearly (Hausa is an added advantage)

Certificates or Licenses:

•  Valid National drivers’ license.

Key Competencies:

• No road safety-related fines or convictions Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repair
• Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF, and satellite communications equipment.
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.
• Drivers must display an attitude and behavior that reflects well on both themselves and the IRC.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.