JOB OPPORTUNITY: DRIVER at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Border

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders

Location: Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria

Posted Date: February 26th, 2026

Closing Date: March 5th, 2026

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. We provide assistance irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions.

Main Purpose of the Role

To transport authorized goods and passengers in MSF vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring the vehicle’s technical and safety conditions are maintained while strictly respecting traffic regulations and MSF security rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance: Perform daily and weekly technical checks (tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio) as per the MSF Logbook. Ensure the vehicle is kept clean and refilled as necessary.
• Safety & Security: Ensure the safety of all passengers by driving carefully and adhering to speed limits. Ensure all non-MSF staff sign liability disclaimers before travel.
• Cargo & Documentation: Manage the correct loading/unloading of goods, ensure all transport documents are signed by receivers, and maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle papers on board.
• Communication: Master the use of radio equipment, codes, and alphabets to maintain constant communication with the base regarding position and security implications.
• Logistics Support: Support EPREP and Outreach teams (Meningitis, Cholera, Lassa, etc.) to ensure timely departures and arrivals back to base.
• Hygiene: Perform proper cleaning of ambulances or referral vehicles according to IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) protocols.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Licensing:

• Essential literacy and a valid driving license.
• Extensive knowledge of road networks within Kebbi State.

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience.
• Desirable: Experience with 4×4 vehicles, Vans, or Trucks.
• Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other International NGOs.

Languages:

• Essential: Mission language (English).
• Desirable: Local languages (Hausa, Fulani, or Suru).

Residency:

• This vacancy is open only to residents of Birnin Kebbi.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application in Hard Copy to the address below. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, and copies of relevant certificates.

Address: MSF OCB Office,

Badariya, Birnin Kebbi,

Kebbi State.

Subject Line for Envelope: “Application for DRIVER”

Important Recruitment Information:

• Deadline: Applications must be received by March 5th, 2026.
• Submission Channel: Only Hard Copy applications submitted with the correct subject line will be considered.
• Dual Employment: MSF Belgium considers dual employment gross misconduct; candidates must be available exclusively for this role.
• Selection: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.