Driver at International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agency for the world of work. We bring together governments, employers and workers to drive a human-centred approach to the future of work through employment creation, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Job ID: 12795
Location: Abuja
Vacancy no.: DC/ABUJA/2025/04
Grade: G2
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: CO-Abuja
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 1 Year

Description of Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and the general guidance of the Director of ILO Nigeria office, the drivers will perform the following tasks:

• Drive office vehicles for official purposes.
• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities.
• Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents, and other items.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, and other services.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Keep updated of the security situation, risk and inform office for alternatives.
• Perform miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services and making photocopies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and Director.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Secondary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Experience:

• Two years’ work experience as a driver with plus safe driving record. Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience of working with technical cooperation projects, UN organisations and Donors.

Languages:

• Good knowledge of Nigerian local language and ability to communicate in English.

Competencies:

• A high level of driving and vehicle repair and maintenance skills. Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle. Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions. Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair. Ability to lift heavy mailbags and boxes. Ability to work in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.

Reporting lines:

• The driver will report to the Chief Technical Advisor and under overall guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office in Nigeria.
• The drivers will receive administrative and financial guidance and advice from Admin and Finance Assistants, operation officer, Security officer, Chief Technical Advisor and ILO office Nigeria.
• Within the above context, the drivers will take responsibility of maintaining official cars, missions, daily travels with keeping logbook in line with work plans, ILO rules, regulations, policies and strategies, and in accordance with country programmes and administrative and financial procedures.

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Good luck. Myngojobs Team.

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2025.

How to Apply
Apply for a Driver at the International Labour Organization