ROLE PURPOSE: 

Support the program, The driver will be responsible for transporting LABDI staff and visitors between office and other locations, as well as equipment’s and materials, also Maintaining the vehicles, updating log sheet and vehicle report.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Logistics Officer

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 logbook 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 LABDI vehicles on the approve speed limit of LABDI
• 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. 
• Always ensures the safety of passengers 
• 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.

Safeguarding:

Adhere to the LABDI safeguarding instructions in the driver’s manual

Essential Criteria

• Must have a diploma in any relevant field 
• 2 year working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, National NGO, Corporate, Government organisation)
• 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 Borno local languages
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power point at basic level, etc.)

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Note:

LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for LABDI plenary measures, including summary dismissal.