Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA') is a member of the ACT Alliance and works with people and local actors, especially Faith-based actors in many countries where it works in their struggle to eradicate poverty and injustices. We provide humanitarian assistance in disasters and work for long-term development in local communities and societies. In order to address the root causes of poverty, we advocate for just decisions by public authorities, businesses and religious leaders.
NCA has a presence in Nigeria to respond to the Humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria. NCA has its core competencies in Gender Based Violence and Water Sanitation and Hygiene. NCA has its strengths in works and invest in local partners ensures building their capacities are built from the onset of response, in order to enable them to have the capacity to respond in a long-term intervention including recovery and development.
We are recriting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver
Location: MMC, Borno
Department / Sector: Operations
Reporting to: Logistics Officer
Slot: 2
Job Purpose
- The role of the Driver is to ensure provision of reliable and secure driving services for the transport of authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other related goods and supplies in/out of the Project location under the authorization of the supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to accepted speed limit when driving
- Ensure vehicle is always inn good shape
- Ensure vehicle is always serviced as at when due and recorded on log sheet
- Ensure log sheet is always in the vehicle and updated
- Ensure minor repairs are carried out timely
- Ensure major repairs are reported and action taken as soon as possible
- Ensure all transmission parts are in good working condition
- Ensure all vehicle papers like, ownership, license, insurance etc. are intact and always in the vehicle
- Ensure all safety kits, like fire extinguisher, triangular caution sign, first aid kit, etc are in the vehicle
- Ensure all minor changeable parts are available
- Ensure incidence report form is always available on board
- Ensure all non - staff fill consent form before boarding
- Ensure all passengers are well seated with cross belts fastened
- Support in collection of documents from Humanitarian clusters within Maiduguri as requested by supervisor. E.g. cargo approvals, hub bookings e.tc
Requirements
- Secondary school certificate
- Able to read and write in English to communicate with passengers and fill log sheets
- Working knowledge of common languages in Maiduguri especially Hausa
- Proven experience as a Driver
- A valid driver’s license
- A clean driving record
- Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)
- Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
- Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage as maybe required
- Availability to take weekend and night shifts
- A polite and professional disposition
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
NCA’S Commitments
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:
- Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
- Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief
- ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
- SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
- NCA Nigeria Security Plan
- NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook
Application Closing Date
21st November, 2019 (Time - 12:00)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
[email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.