Driver, Maiduguri

Position Title: Driver

Location: Maiduguri -Borno State

Supervisor: Facilities Officer

Project Description:

FHI 360 UK-Nigeria is the wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360 UK, who themselves are a wholly owned subsidiary of FHI 360, and combined form part of FHI 360’s family of companies. FHI 360 UK-Nigeria was incorporated in 2026 to carry on the business of programme implementation, project management and the provision of advisory, technical and support services in relation to humanitarian, development, public health, educational and social impact initiatives, including the execution and management of projects funded by governmental, multilateral, bilateral or private institutions. This is in addition to supporting the full range of FHI 360 services, particularly in global health security and economic resilience.

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.

FHI 360 UK and FHI 360 UK-Nigeria are now expanding activities to support FHI 360 in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Facilities Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport fhi 360 staff, consultants/ equipment, and program goods to and from Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.

• 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.

• Report defects / damage immediately.

• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.

• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.

• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.

• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.

• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.

• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.

• Drive FHI360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.

• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.

• Always ensures the safety of passengers

• Keep to security protocol and warning.

• Support logistics/ warehouse assistant as required

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to response to emergency callout always.

• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.

• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to

• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.

• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.

• Ability to carry out some logistics support.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must have qualified SSCE/NECO Certificate Examination

• 1-4 years working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)

• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.

• Experience working in Northeast desirable or relatively insecure location.

• Possession of valid National driving license mandatory

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.

• Able to communicate in English, Hausa & Kanuri

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Safeguarding:

FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 3,550 - 4,200 for annual gross salary (basic and allowances). When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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