Vacancy at Save the Children
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 – Yobe
Location: Yobe state
Role:
The Job Holder will drive Save the Children vehicles collect and deliver people, goods and documents on Save the Children business safely and efficiently to their destinations in line with Save the Children Policy and procedures.
- The Driver may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.
Scope Of Role:
Drive Save the Children vehicles to collect and deliver people, documents and goods to their destinations safely and on time, in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
- Maintain the vehicle(s) in a clean and sound mechanical condition and always ensure its safety in line with Save the Children Policy and guidelines.
- Ensure that the vehicle is mechanically attended to and is properly checked for oil, water, fan belt tension, brake fluid, levels etc before leaving for trip, including recommendations (to management) vehicle service in line with Save the Children policy and guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date mileage log sheet and submit to the supervisor monthly in line with Save the Children policy.
In addition, submit monthly vehicle log sheets and vehicle pro-fleet reports in excel on monthly basis.
Key Areas Of Accountability:
Ensure that the road license and vehicle insurance are valid and renewed on time in line with national traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
- Ensure that the vehicle’s tools/accessories including spare wheel, Jack, wheel spanner, first aid kit, Fire extinguisher etc are always kept in the vehicle and in good order in accordance to Save the Children policy.
- Report any damage to the vehicle or defects arising at the earliest possible time to the supervisor (Fleet Assistant) as required by policy in line with the traffic regulations and Save the Children policy.
- Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors - assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
Qualifications & Experience
At least possess minimum qualification of Diploma or equivalent
- At least three years relevant experience preferably in an International NGO.
- Possess valid driving license.
- Classes B, C and D license held for at least three years.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Good interpersonal/communication skills.
- Ready to travel to the field from time to time.
- Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, in the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
- Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
Deadline: 18, September 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
