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FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Driver for the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project in Liberia. EpiC is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The project will provide technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case- finding, prevention, treatment programming and viral load (VL) suppression among keyand vulnerable populations in three counties of Liberia

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver provides driving services to the EpiC Liberia project staff, Consultants, HQ staffon TDY in country, or any other authorized persons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services:

• Driving office vehicles for transportation of authorized personnel;
• Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport;
• Providing country information and other general assistance to official visitors. Cost-saving through proper use of vehicle:
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs;
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans.

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs;
• Arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing.

Availability of all the required documents and supplies:

• Ensures availability of all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary

JOB DESCRIPTION

spare parts;

• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken inevent of an accident.

COMPETENCIES

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to FHI360’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills inminor vehicle repair;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues.
• Knowledge of basic first-aid.

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on results for client;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Basic Education Certificate with pass in English;
• Valid Driver’s license

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience. Previous work with International organizations/NGOs highly desirable;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair; • Knowledge of the Montserrado county.
• Experience with light office duties such as filing and photocopying is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Must have a good command of written and spoken English;

The position will be based in FHI 360’s EpiC office in Monrovia and is open to only Liberian nationals. We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application:

Send a CV and motivation letter to Liberia.EpiC.recruitment@fhi360.org Or apply via the system below. Closing date is Thursday 22nd July, 2021 at 5.00 pm GMT.