Offres d'emploi à distance et à domicile à Sokoto, Nigeria ∙ Page 1

Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful transformation of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict—moving away from destructive approaches and towards cooperative solutions. With more than 700 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America.

Search is seeking an experienced Project Driver for an anticipated 24-month project funded by the European Union. The project will be implemented in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara states.  The overall goal of the project is to enhance young people's entrepreneurial and peacebuilding agency within their communities and raise awareness of the positive contributions young people make to the social and economic fabric of their communities. 

The Project Driver will assist in the execution of Search projects through safe and efficient transportation by vehicle of Search authorized passengers, transport goods and services in furtherance of the execution of the responsibilities of those passengers as they relate to Search projects. The driver will also maintain his assigned vehicle to meet all reasonable safety standards and act accordingly in line with Search policies.  The driver reports to the Procurement, Admin, and Logistics (PAL) Coordinator.

The North West region of Nigeria, particularly Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto (KZS) states, faces a complex and multi-dimensional crisis characterized by widespread criminality and violence, socio-economic challenges, and a deteriorating social fabric. Since 2021, the region has become notorious for insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings and is frequently portrayed in a negative light in the media. This constant focus on violence has not only shaped public perceptions but has also contributed to widening the social divide between northern and southern Nigeria. The North is often blamed for security problems that threaten the country, leading to a sense of alienation that further isolates Northerners from the rest of the nation. The situation is exacerbated by deep-rooted poverty, high unemployment, and a significant skills gap, particularly among youth. Many young people lack access to quality education, vocational training, investment, and economic opportunities, limiting their employment and professional prospects and making them vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups and criminal networks. The problem is compounded by the negative stereotypes and mistrust from their elders who, despite young people's resilience and potential, sideline youth, disregard their abilities, and prevent them from playing a meaningful part in society. Despite their resilience and potential, young people often find themselves sidelined, confronted with negative stereotypes and mistrust from their elders who disregard their abilities and prevent them from playing a meaningful part in society. Such social exclusion and conditions exacerbate the cycle of poverty and violence, as young people struggle to break free from the limitations of their circumstances, leading to frustration and perceptions of exclusion which in turn threatens social stability. These problems are particularly acute among youth from marginalized groups such as women and ethnic or religious minorities.

The project goal is supported by the following specific objectives:

Objective 1: Enhance diverse young people's entrepreneurial and peacebuilding agency within their communities.

Objective 2: Raise awareness of young people's positive leadership and social and economic contributions to their community.