The Operations Research and Impact Evaluation (ORIE) Project is an independent component of the six-year, DFID, UK-funded Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (WINNN) programme which seeks to improve the nutritional status of 6.2 million children under five years across the five northern Nigerian states of Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Yobe. The overall purpose of ORIE is to “fill important gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.
ORIE is being implemented by a consortium of four UK-based organisations led by Oxford Policy Management
Members of the ORIE consortium are to undertake a cohort study of the nutrition, health and growth of young children in a cluster of villages in northern Nigeria near Katsina. The aim is to recruit about 1,000 young children and follow them for about 18 months to understand the context in which they grow and the factors that may contribute to malnutrition. This will be done by studying two cohorts - a large cohort that will be studied at two time points 18 months apart, and a small cohort that will be studied every 3 months. In addition a nested case control study at the end of the cohort study will be undertaken of children who have gained the least length; and up to four nested sub-studies lasting 6 weeks each of factors known to be associated with malnutrition will be done.
Job Summary
The Driver will work with staff of the ORIE Project to provide support for programme implementation that will entail driving staff between Katsina city and the various LGAs in the State, mail delivery and running official errands.
Line Management: The Driver reports to and is under the supervision of ORIE Project Administrator through the Cohort Research Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Clean and inspect the vehicle on a daily basis and complete the “Daily Vehicle Inspection Form”.
- Perform basic routine check (oil, water, battery, tyre pressure, lights etc) every morning and always with a view to identifying any faults and reporting same promptly to the Project Administrator.
- Maintain a register for planned vehicle servicing and ensuring this is adhered to.
- Bring to the knowledge of the Project Administrator any faults noticed and repairs to be carried on the vehicle immediately as it is noticed.
- Maintain a “Vehicle Movement Register” and “Log Book” and ensure that staff or any other official visitor taken on a trip signs off the logbook at the end of each journey.
- Take responsibility for driving staff and official visitors on all approved journeys/destinations
- Assist in carrying out dispatch of all official mail/packages as determined by the ORIE project office
- Report to the Cohort Research Manager when the vehicle is due for refueling; complete the “Fuel Coupon Form” for fuel replenishment or take funds to procure fuel and thereafter retire the advance
- Ensures that passengers comply with established safety routine while in the vehicle – seat belts etc
- In liaison with the Project Administrator ensure that the vehicle is equipped with emergency and first aid kits.
- Performing any other duties as may be directed by the Project Administrator.
Education, Experience & Certifications
- Minimum NCE/OND or its equivalent
- Holder of valid drivers license class E
- Knowledge of standard highway traffic codes
- Demonstrated experience of the Nigeria road network system.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English. Understanding of Hausa language is an added advantage
Competences
- Ability to drive safely and apply road rules
- Through knowledge of motor vehicle functionality
- Flexible, Organized and dependable ie ability to respond and react appropriately to the unexpected
- Pleasant personality and willing to follow and implement instructions
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team player
- Detail oriented, honest and patient
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV(s) to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi atvincent.ahonsi@orie-ng.org with a copy to Adesoye Aro on adesoye.aro@orie-ng.orgby December 9, 2014
While we appreciate all applicants, ORIE may not be able to provide feedback to applicants that are not shortlisted.
