Driver at Save the Children Nigeria in Kano
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries.
- We save children’s lives.
- We fight for their rights.
- We help them fulfil their potential.
Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday.
About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Driver
Location: Kano
Key Accountabilities
Documentation:
Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
- Support the Fleet Assistant with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
- Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
Control of Vehicles:
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
- Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
- Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
- Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.
On the Road:
Drive all SCI vehicles on the approve speed limit of SCI
- Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
- Ensures the safety of passengers at all times
- Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials.
Vehicle Checks:
- Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
- Check the vehicle before departing from work.
- 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.
Vehicle Defects:
A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager.
- After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair.
- Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.
Cleanliness & Visibility:
- The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times.
- The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
- The driver is to ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- In case of emergency prepare to contribute to delivery of an appropriate and timely response.
Skills & Competencies
Essential Criteria:
- Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination
- 2 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
- Trade test certificate desirable
- Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
- Possession of valid driving licence
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Experience working in in a relatively insecure location
- Able to communicate with English and other Nigerian languages
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint at basic level, etc.).
Deadline
- 29th July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested Applicant can apply via this link
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