States Project Drivers at Ikore International Development Limited - 5 Openings

Ikore is an international development organization proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Working in economically deprived places and vulnerable communities torn apart by instability across Nigeria and providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities is implementing an agricultural mechanization service intervention aimed at enhancing access of smallholder farmers to affordable and sustainable mechanization services in Nigeria.

The project aims to create work opportunities for mechanization service providers, tractor operators, and others in the mechanization value chain. The project’s primary target is young men and women in peri-urban and rural communities, providing bundled mechanization services. Ultimately, the project focuses on capacity-building, affordable last-mile services, financial inclusion, technology integration, and policy enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: States Project Driver

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Kaduna, Kano and Nasarawa
Employment Type: Contract

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Drivers will support the Project staff in the safe transport of team members and deliveries. They will drive vehicles as directed, including transporting project staff to the field and performing pickups and delivery tasks.
• They are also responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, including inspecting the vehicles; noting damage, scratches, malfunctions, or problems and reporting any faults to the senior driver; and ensuring vehicles are clean, well maintained, and road-worthy at all times.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport project personnel and equipment to various project sites.
• Perform pickups and delivery tasks.
• Perform daily vehicle maintenance checks to ensure the optimum performance of vehicles at all times and arrange for vehicle repairs.
• Assist with loading and unloading of equipment and materials.
• Utilize navigational apps and location knowledge to find optimal routes.
• Build formal and informal networks at project sites and locations to help obtain up-to-date security and travel information.
• Track all trips and log daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, servicing, etc.
• Ensure the vehicle(s) are clean, road-worthy, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance.
• Provide general administrative and logistics support to the office.
• Report any case of accident, injury, or damage to vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
• Ensure vehicle documents (such as registration and insurance) are valid.
• Work on nights and weekends, if necessary.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• 3 years of corporate driving experience.
• No record of a traffic violation.
• Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Proficiency using GPS devices.
• Sound knowledge of road safety.
• Extensive knowledge of the operating area and local languages.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must be between 25-35 years.
• Must be focused, confident, and observant.
• Certification in defensive driving will be a plus.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document (PDF or Word) with complete contact details to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications will be reviewed, and online interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.