Driver at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Requisition ID: 2025201049
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Facility Officer

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance
• . These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health/Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Functions

• Under the direction of the Facility Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport fhi 360 staff, consultants/ equipment, and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
• Report defects / damage immediately.
• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
• Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
• Always ensures the safety of passengers
• Keep to security protocol and warning.
• Support logistics/ warehouse assistant as required.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to response to emergency callout always.
• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.
• Ability to carry out some logistics support.

Qualifications and Requirements   

• Must have qualified SSCE / NECO Certificate Examination
• 1 - 4 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast desirable or relatively insecure location.
• Possession of valid National driving license mandatory
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to communicate in English, Hausa & Kanuri
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online