Casual Worker Driver

How to use:  This form is provided to HR along with the “Personnel Requisition Form” to describe a position and to be used in the

vacancy to be advertised.

Introduction

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable, and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organization towards our beneficiaries.

Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015 and has experience working in 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the BAY states and Northwest Nigeria (Sokoto and Zamfara). DRC provides life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in the sectors of armed violence reduction, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter, and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

The operational context in northeastern Nigeria remains challenging, as the ongoing conflict impedes conflict-affected communities’ access to what limited basic services are available, as well as DRC and other humanitarians’ access to persons of concern.

Purpose

The Programme Manager will provide leadership in the design, delivery and quality of DRC programs/projects in the area and would be responsible for compliance to DRC policies and procedures.  As DRC’s primary representative and line manager of all program staff in the area, the Program Manager is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC programming in the area. S/he will oversee program implementation according to DRC strategies in the area and ensure that operations are implemented within DRC’s regulations, procedures, guidelines and strategy; enable a productive and accountable relationship with beneficiaries, communities’ leaders/representatives, relevant governmental authorities, donors, national and International NGOs and UN Agencies. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for; the safe and duly authorised use of the vehicle assigned to them.
• Knowing in detail, and abiding by, all local laws pertaining to driving and road use, and all DRC driving rules and regulations (no passenger or superior may authorise or order violations of the traffic law).
• Adhering to all procedures and guidelines laid out in the in operation manual, including but not limited to the cleanliness, routine inspection, fault-reporting, maintenance needs of the vehicle assigned to them, and any incidents/accidents that befall that vehicle.
• Maintain accurate, legible, up-to-date and complete trip records in the log book of any vehicle they drive Immediately after completing the journey.
• Journey preparation of the vehicle assigned to them, including: general cleanliness and appearance; checks on spare tyre(s) and other equipment such as first aid kit, recovery kit, etc; communications checks; fuel/oil/water levels and tyre pressure checks; and safe and secure loading.
• Be responsible to inform the fleet/logistics officer of re-registrations and insurance procedures for all the vehicle fleet.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles at all times when on duty.
• Be responsible to inform the fleet/logistics Assistant of any signs for vehicle repairs.
• Ensure the respect of the Code of Conduct

Experience and technical competencies:

• SSCE, High school diploma or equivalent.
•  Previous Experience in a Humanitarian NGO as a driver of owned or hired fleet
• Able to independently handle the vehicle with minimal breakdown.
• Able to read and write
• Able to fill the vehicle log book and checklist.

Ideally, you should also have:

• Flexibility with working hours.
• A certificate in Defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage.
• Hold a certificate (e.g trade certificate) in automobile mechanics is an added advantage.

We offer.

Contract length: Weekly, with a possibility of extension depending on the need. 

Workplace: Abuja

Start date: When the right candidate is identified. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC Casual Worker structure.  This is contractually a national position for which local Nigerian terms and conditions apply. 

Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/currentvacancies.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Applications close on the 5th August 2025 at midnight (GMT-time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.