Office Driver at WaterAid Nigeria

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Driver

Location: Bauchi
Pay band: Grade B
Duration: 2 years (renewable)
Reports to: State Programme Lead
Travels: At least 80%-time travel to visit partners in the field

Team Description 

• WaterAid Nigeria has recently completed its 2023-2028 country programme strategy which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing led programme over a 10-year horizon.
• This new country strategy rather than reflect a progression from previous country programme strategies, outlines key shifts in focus required to catalyse change and achieve maximum impact for our work in Nigeria.
• The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Job Purpose

• To provide the Bauchi State programme office with safe movement of WaterAid Staff, Partners and visitors always and to ensure the vehicle is well maintained by promptly reporting faults and any observations regarding performance of WaterAid vehicle.
• The job holder would be expected to carry out basic vehicle faults diagnosis and repairs and keep vehicle clean at all times.
• The position holder reports to the State Programme Lead (SPL) but works collaboratively with the Security & Logistics Manager (SLM), and the members of the People & Organisational Development (POD) team in WaterAid Nigeria.
• The position will require frequent travels to LGAs, Communities and project field locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To take WaterAid Staff, Partners and Visitors & Consultants in a safe and lawful manner. This includes all that encompasses safe and lawful driving
• Be familiar with local, State and Federal regulatory policies relating to safe driving on all Nigerian roads
• Ensure that all rules and regulations of WaterAid Nigeria are complied with by all passengers in the vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with WaterAid Nigeria’s Health Safety and Transport Policies 
• Keeping vehicles clean and free of filth 
• Knowledge of all road rules with strict adherence to them
• To provide administrative support for the State programme Office i.e. dispatching and collecting mails; purchasing items; collection of quotations etc
• Providing support to the state programme office as and when required
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance of the vehicle
• Ability to write monthly reports on vehicles and at expected time
• Maintenance of a Transportation log that will include the following;
  • Daily Check list for vehicle
  • Comprehensive Insurance card
  • Valid copy of driver’s license appropriate for vehicle
  • Log book
  • Update Vehicle particulars/documents always
• Knowledge and adherence to fire breakout procedure and other related emergencies
• Knowledge and administration of First Aid as required/necessary to self and other passengers in case of the unexpected.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by Line Manager

Person Specification
Essential criteria:

• GCE “0” level with at least 4 credits
• Minimum of three years Driving experience
• Fluency in spoken and written English Language
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of major road networks in Nigeria.
• Basic Mechanical Skills
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• A clear sense of maturity/ ability to work under pressure
• A good sense of figures for basic accounting and banking transactions
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Commitment to WaterAid Nigeria’s culture and values
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Able to motivate others
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Willing to travel at short notice.
• Fluency in Hausa Language as well as good understanding of the context will be an added advantage

Desirable criteria:

• Ability to understand and work within complex situations
• Trade Test Certification
• Ability to use the computer for minor word processing assignment
• Ability to check mails on the internet
• Ability to abide by confidentiality requirement.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2025.

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

Note

• We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.