About Self Help Africa:

About the Project:

SHA is partnering with the World Food Programme to implement the Strengthening Food Systems project to Promote Increased Value Chain Employment Opportunities for the Youth in Kano State.The project aims to strengthen food systems that promote increased value chain employment opportunities for the youth; sustaining and improving on-farm and off-farm job opportunities for 50,000 young women and young men engaged in the different nodes of sorghum, millet, soya bean, groundnut, and horticulture value chains. The project will focus on capacity building interventions for existing enterprises, using this as an avenue to create employment opportunities for youth and women in Kano State.

Job Purpose:

SHA Nigeria is seeking a reliable and skilled Transport Officer (Driver) to join our team and support the transportation of staff, goods, and resources to project sites, meetings, and other locations within and outside the city. The Transport Officer will be responsible for ensuring safe, timely, and efficient transportation while maintaining the organisation’s vehicle in good condition. This role will require a commitment to safety, attention to detail, and effective communication with the logistics and programme teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle Operation and Transportation

• Safely drive the organisation’s vehicle to transport staff, equipment, and supplies to meetings, project locations, and other destinations as directed.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery and pick-up of personnel and goods to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Follow established routes, schedules, and timelines, while ensuring flexibility in case of changes or emergency transport needs.

Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition, including checking fuel, tires, oil, and other essential systems.
• Report any vehicle maintenance issues or accidents promptly to the Logistics Manager and follow the procedures for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper hygiene of the vehicle, both inside and outside, ensuring it meets the organisation’s standards.
• Ensure the vehicle’s fuel levels are adequate and that refueling is completed as needed, tracking fuel usage in accordance with internal guidelines.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of vehicle usage, including logbooks, fuel consumption, maintenance schedules, and daily routes taken.
• Ability to track fuelling coupon usage and prepare timely retirements with supporting documentation.
• Must ensure timely monitoring of coupon balance and initiate top-up requests as needed.
• Ensure that all required documents such as vehicle insurance, licenses and documentations are up to date and available in the vehicle at all times.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or delays to the Procurement and Logistics Officer immediately, and complete the necessary documentation in compliance with the organisation’s policy.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting monthly reports on vehicle usage, including mileage, fuelling, maintenance, and trip records.

Compliance with Safety and Regulatory Standards:

• Adhere to all local traffic laws and regulations, as well as the organisation’s internal transportation and safety guidelines.
• Ensure the safety of passengers and items by following safety protocols, including the use of seat belts, secure loading of goods and other safety measures.
• Participate in regular safety briefings and training as required, to stay updated on best practices and any changes in road safety regulations.

Support for Logistics and Programme Activities:

• Assist with the loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and supplies as needed, ensuring goods are securely transported to project sites.
• Collaborate with the logistics and programme teams to ensure transport requirements are met for field activities, events, and emergency responses.
• Provide transport support during emergencies or urgent requests from the programme and country office teams.

Customer Service and Communication:

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with staff, project partners, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate any delays, issues, or concerns related to transport services to the relevant team members in a timely manner.
• Assist with any other transport-related tasks as needed, supporting programme activities and logistics operations.

Transparency, Compliance and safeguarding:

• Employ the highest standards of openness, transparency and accountability to ensure good financial management in line with SHA’s zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery and corruption.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, protection, gender mainstreaming and inclusion of vulnerable population including people with disabilities.
• Provide support to establish feedback, complaints and response mechanism across communities of implementation to ensure programmatic and operational decisions are informed by local perspectives and priorities and contribute to the protection of programme participants at the LGA level.

Accountability :

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional driver, preferably in an NGO or development context.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ICT skills, and proficient in using MS Office.
• Clean driving record.
• Familiarity with GPS, route mapping software, and basic vehicle tracking systems is an advantage.

Experience and skills:

• Experience driving in challenging road conditions or remote areas is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and basic repair is an advantage.
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to follow instructions and schedules accurately.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in vehicle inspections and documentation.
• Must be a good team player, and willing to be flexible with work hours.
• Must be punctual and reliable, dependable and honest.
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and operations of their duties.
• Reporting and documentation.

Desirable:

• Gender and intercultural sensitivity
• Positive outlook and team spirit
• Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands of the task.

Language Requirements:

Excellent written and oral proficiency in English and relevant local language (Nigerian pidgin English, Hausa etc) is required.

How to apply:

Full job description here. 

Qualified and interested candidates who meet the stated requirements must submit a completed Application Form, and send along with an up to date Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to the the following link here. 

The closing date for applications is 25th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You are advised to apply early, as applications will be treated on roll-in basis

Important information: 

Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre- employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.