The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
INSO services help NGOs with their day-to-day risk management responsibilities and improve their overall situational awareness to support evidence-based humanitarian access decisions.
Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation has grown from innovative start-up to become a globally recognised charity and a highly valued component in the humanitarian safety coordination system. With operations in 11 countries, INSO has revolutionized the humanitarian safety coordination sector by introducing a robust and high quality field safety platform model that has been deployed in some of the world’s most high-risk settings.
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INSO Nigeria Country Office
Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong country wide approach, supporting over 60 organisations working on Lake Chad Basin Crisis from all neighboring countries. The Coordination Office operates from Abuja overseeing two operational offices in Maiduguri (Nigeria) and in Maroua (Cameroon).
Presently INSO is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Driver, to be based in Abuja, with possible travels inside Nigeria.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to ensure the transportation of goods and persons safely to their destination. The Driver also provides support for basic administration management, such as procurement and purchases. This position reports to the INSO Logistics and Procurement Officer.
The Driver position is a highly rewarding role offering a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team giving support in relation to the provision of safety services to the NGO community.
Major Responsibilities
- To operate INSO vehicles as directed by the Logistics and Procurement Officer
- To assist the Logistics and Procurement Officer in travel and fleet management
- To assist the Logistics and Procurement Officer in procurement process, including purchase, accommodation and travels
Mandatory Requirements
- At least 2 years’ work experience as a driver
- Valid Driving License and existing ability to drive 4×4 vehicles with manual gear
- Basic knowledge of administrative processes
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Computer literate
Preferred Characteristics
- 2 years work experience in INGO as a driver
Key Personal Competencies:
- A good listener
- A good communicator
- Ability to prioritize and work with little supervision
- Team player
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Method of Application
Candidates meeting the specified criteria are invited to apply by sending the following documentation to [email protected]:
- Cover letter (1 page max) – specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO.
- Up to date CV (4 pages max).
The reference ‘INSO Training Assistant – Nigeria’ should be included in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date – Friday, May 31, 2019.
Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.
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