Driver (FTC)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. 

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. 

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. 

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

As a Driver, you will provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services to support the implementation of the ASPIRE Project in Sokoto State. You will ensure that staff, visitors and project materials are transported efficiently while maintaining Plan International Nigeria's vehicles in good working condition and complying with organisational policies and road safety regulations.

You will contribute towards the operational aspects of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely transportation for staff, visitors and authorised personnel.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy and properly maintained through routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel records, and maintenance reports.
• Ensure vehicle movements comply with Plan International Nigeria's transport and travel policies.
• Report accidents, faults and maintenance needs promptly.
• Safely transport project equipment, documents and other materials as required.
• Ensure vehicles are equipped with essential safety items, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers and other required emergency equipment.
• Dispatch and deliver official documents and materials to partners, vendors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support administrative and logistics activities, including sourcing quotations for procurement when required.
• Safeguard Plan International Nigeria's assets and ensure they are not left unattended in vehicles.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, child protection, gender equality, inclusion, and PSHEA standards in all assigned duties.

About You

We are looking to recruit person (s) with:

• Has an Ordinary or Advanced Level Certificate.
• Possesses a valid Class B Driver's Licence.
• Has at least three (3) years of professional driving experience, including vehicle maintenance.
• Has experience working with an NGO or development organisation (an added advantage).
• Demonstrates good knowledge of Sokoto State road networks and other North-Central and North-West states.
• Can confidently drive Hilux vehicles.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Is organised, dependable, and able to manage time effectively.
• Pays attention to detail and maintains accurate vehicle documentation.
• Works well within a team and demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and integrity.
• Is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and Plan International Nigeria's values.

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.  

Location: Sokoto, Sokoto state

Type of Role: Fixed Term Consultant

Closing Date: 31st July 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. 

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.