{"id":36848,"date":"2025-07-22T15:58:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T14:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=36848"},"modified":"2025-07-22T15:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T14:58:37","slug":"transport-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/transport-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Transport Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"
About Self Help Africa<\/strong><\/p> Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. <\/p> In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise- focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<\/p> Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi\u2019s largest micro-finance provider.<\/p> Our three core values are:<\/p> Project description<\/strong><\/p> SHA has been working in Nigeria since 1999, implementing community-based development interventions to promote improved sanitation and hygiene practices to reduce water-borne diseases, improved livelihood, food security and resilience to climate change. Our multi-sectorial expertise informs our integrated approach to sustainable food systems, land restoration and climate adaptation.<\/p> The organisation is duly registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Corporate Affairs Commission and works closely in partnership with the Federal, State, Local governments and civil society organisations. SHA has offices in Benue, Cross River, Kano and Sokoto with a Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria. This role is based in the Abuja office.<\/p> Job purpose<\/strong><\/p> 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\u2019s vehicle in good condition. This role will require a commitment to safety, attention to detail, and effective communication with the logistics and programme teams.<\/p> Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p> Vehicle Operation and Transportation<\/strong><\/p> Vehicle Maintenance and Safety<\/strong><\/p> Documentation and Reporting<\/strong><\/p> Compliance with Safety and Regulatory Standards<\/strong><\/p> Support for Logistics and Program Activities<\/strong><\/p> Customer Service and Communication<\/strong><\/p> Transparency, Compliance and safeguarding<\/strong><\/strong><\/p> Accountability<\/strong> <\/p> In line with Self Help Africa\u2019s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), the job holder will: <\/p> Key relationships<\/strong><\/p> Internal: <\/strong>Programme, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Finance & Admin, Procurement, HR & Admin, Security and Communications teams.<\/p> Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong><\/p> Education and other qualifications:<\/strong><\/p> Experience and Skills:<\/strong><\/p> Desirable<\/strong><\/p> Language Requirements<\/strong><\/p> Application Procedure: <\/strong><\/strong><\/p> Fill and send the attached Self Help Africa application form<\/a> and also send your cover letter and CV in a single document (of not more than 6 pages<\/strong>) to this link<\/a>. The deadline for this application is 6th August 2025.<\/strong> You are advised to apply early, as applications will be treated on roll-in basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p> All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign our <\/em>Safeguarding Policies<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Code of Conduct<\/em><\/a> as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police\/DBS\/ [relevant police authority] vetting.<\/em><\/p> Self Help Africa strives to be an equal opportunities employer<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" JD Unique ID: 79118
JD Unique ID:<\/strong> 79118
Job title:<\/strong> Transport Officer
Company:<\/strong> Self Help Africa
Location:<\/strong> Abuja Nigeria
Contract type:<\/strong> Fixed term contract, full-time (local recruitment)
<\/span>Period: <\/strong>12 months
Remuneration:<\/strong> \u20a63.2m to \u20a64.4m annual gross
<\/span>Reports to: <\/strong> Head Transport Officer<\/p>
Job description is available for download here<\/a>.<\/p>
\nJob title: Transport Officer
\nCompany: Self Help Africa
\nLocation: Abuja Nigeria
\nContract type: Fixed term contract, full-time (local recruitment)
\nPeriod: 12 months
\nRemuneration: \u20a63.2m to \u20a64.4m annual gross
\nReports to: Head Transport Officer<\/p>\n Read More<\/a>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[649,1090,949],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-careers","category-careers-nigeria","category-careers-west-africa","no-post-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"\n