Driver Job at Search for Common Ground

The Organization

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 50 offices in over 30 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.  The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff that is committed to its mission and values.  You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role. 

Summary of SFCG Nigeria

SFCG has been working in Nigeria since 2004, beginning with the production and broadcast of a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, establishing a full country office program, utilizing media, capacity- building, and civil society engagement to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG Nigeria is headquartered in Abuja, with offices in Port Harcourt, Jos, and Maiduguri to support our peacebuilding work in the Niger Delta, the North East and North Central areas of the country.    

Summary of Position

The Driver will operate the SFCG-Maiduguri Office car to support project activities in Borno State and the North East.

Responsibilities

The duties of the Driver include but are not limited to:

• Transport SFCG and partner staff to meetings, project sites and other official errands according to Nigeria’s driving laws;
• Verify the condition of vehicles before and after each use;
• Maintain and clean the office fleet;
• Notify the Logistics and Administration Officer  when vehicle  repairs are needed;
• Keep detailed records of journeys and fuel usage;
• Correctly and routinely fill out the driving log; and

Note: As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Minimum Qualification for the Position

The Position Holder will possess:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional driver; experience working for an international organization would be a bonus
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license ;
• Experience maintaining and repairing vehicles;
• Willingness to travel across the State and country, even on short notice;
• The willingness to work evenings and weekends;
• Spoken fluency in English and Hausa; fluency in Kanuri would be a bonus;
• Good level of written English
• A proven track record of being punctual, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
• Street-wise and security conscious.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits