BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home. IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria. Offices were established in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people. IRC has plans in place to extend response to the North west Nigeria humanitarian crisis with activities planned for Zamfara state.
Project Overview:
The BHA (Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance) project, “Integrated Emergency Response to the Displaced Population in Zamfara, Sokoto, And Katsina States, Northwest Nigeria’ depending on fund availability will be carried out by a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in collaboration with the Alliance for International Medical Action (Alima), Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI), and Life Helpers Initiative (LHI), aims to leverage each partner's expertise to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people populations through area-based approach. The Consortium partners will provide an integrated multisectoral intervention in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, and Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) activities in Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto states in collaboration with state governments, UN organizations and other key actors in Northwest Nigeria. The project will be implemented by a dedicated support, quality assurance, and coordination team, who will work closely with all partners through a management unit of well-structured consortium governance for the activity.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include,

• The safe transportation of IRC personnel
• The safe transportation of IRC materials
• The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories

Key Competencies

• No road safety-related fines or convictions Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations
• Skills in routine vehicle maintenance and minor repair
• Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF, and satellite communications equipment.
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.
• Drivers must display an attitude and behavior that reflects well on both themselves and the IRC.

Expected Deliverables

• Strict adherence to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers.
• Daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks. Accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet.
• Maintaining the vehicle clean, fueled and mechanically sound.
• Inspecting and maintaining all vehicle accessories.
• Advising the Transport manager of pending inspections, insurance renewal or any defects or problems.

Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Logistics Assistant
Position directly supervises: None.
Indirect Reporting: Supply Chain Officer.
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal:
Country Program: Katsina Operations team and Program teams.
External:
Minimum Qualifications: Education:

• Secondary School leaving Certificate

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in as a professional driver preferrable in an INGO setting.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel etc.)

Language Skills:

• Speak and write English language clearly (Hausa is an added advantage)

Certificates or Licenses:

• Valid National drivers’ license

Work Environment
The position will be based in Katsina, Nigeria. The situation in northwest Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on location. This is a national position.
Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Employment Gaps: We welcome applicants with varied career paths and recognize that a gap in employment does not define a candidate's potential. We value transferrable skills and are committed to investing in the growth and development of our team members. We encourage applicants to highlight any relevant skills or experiences they have acquired, even if they were not gained in a traditional work setting.
Compensation and Benefits: IRC strives to provide externally competitive and internally equitable Compensation and Benefits programs that attracts, motivates, and retains employees that deliver strong performance while demonstrating the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity or tribe, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.