Driver at International Alert Sokoto State - NAIJA STICK

Driver at International Alert Sokoto State 

We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organisations, with nearly 30 years of experience laying the foundations for peace. 

We work with local people in over 25 countries around the world to help them build peace, and we advise governments, organisations and companies on how to support peace. 

• We focus on issues that influence peace, including governance, economics, gender relations, social development, climate change, and the role of businesses and international organisations in high-risk places. 
• We work in Africa, south and southeast Asia, central Asia, the South Caucasus, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and north Africa, and have 18 offices around the world. 
• We believe peace is possible when people can live in safety, have fair and effective laws, participate in shaping political decisions, make a decent living and secure their wellbeing.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Qualification: Secondary School (SSCE) Experience: 3 years

Location: Sokoto

Job Field: Driving 

Job Purpose

• The Project Driver will provide safe, reliable and timely transportation services to support project implementation. 
• The role is critical to ensuring staff mobility, field access, and the safe movement of project materials while adhering strictly to security, safety and organisational policies. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Driving & Transportation

Drive International Alert staff, partners and visitors safely and responsibly to project sites, meetings and official duties.

• Ensure timely pickup and drop-off in accordance with approved travel plans.
• Transport project materials, equipment and documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian traffic laws and International Alert driving policies at all times.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management

Maintain assigned vehicle(s) in good working condition at all times.

Conduct daily and routine vehicle checks including fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights and brakes.

• Ensure vehicles are serviced according to schedule and report mechanical faults promptly.
• Keep accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel records and maintenance documentation

Safety, Security & Administrative and Support Duties

Adhere strictly to International Alert’s safety and security procedures and movement protocols.

Monitor road and security conditions and report any risks or incidents immediately.

• Ensure all passengers use seat belts and observe safety requirements.
• Support emergency response procedures, including breakdowns and security incidents.
• Support basic administrative and logistics tasks when required.
• Assist with loading and unloading of project materials.
• Ensure vehicle documents including insurance, roadworthiness and licenses are valid and available.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Uphold International Alert’s safeguarding, PSEA and code of conduct standards.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and respectful conduct towards staff, partners and community members.
• Report any safeguarding or safety concerns through appropriate channels.
• Participate actively in the management processes of the team, including team meetings, sharing of information, context analysis, and strategy development 

Participate in relevant state level strategic forums, as delegated by line manager.

Any other reasonable activities as determined by the line manager 

Qualification & Experience

Minimum of secondary school education; additional training in driving or mechanics is an advantage.

Valid Nigerian driver’s licence with a clean driving record.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO or international organisation.
• Proven experience driving in rural and urban areas in North West Nigeria.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and write basic English; Hausa language proficiency is required.

Language Requirement

• English (oral and written), and Hausa fluency.
• Knowledge of any other languages prevalent in Sokoto would be an advantage. 

How to Apply 

Please send in a CV of maximum 3 pages and a cover letter of maximum 1 page in word or PDF format as one document to: 

nigeria@international-alert.org  

using the job tittle and location as the subject of the email. 

• Applications that do not follow the above requirements will not be considered. 
• The closing date for this application is 5pm, 11th January 2026,  
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful. 
• Please do not send follow-up emails or calls. 
• International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. 
• All applicants will be judged strictly based on merit.