About CRS Liberia:

CRS began working in Liberia in 1957, with a permanent country program office opening in 1990 to provide life-saving relief in response to emergencies and to address issues of chronic poverty and injustice through innovate and sustainable development programs. CRS Liberia has since developed programs in peacebuilding, youth livelihoods, agricultural livelihoods health systems strengthening, nutrition, and urban water, sanitation, and hygiene. Key partners include the Catholic Church, the Government of Liberia, local faith-based organizations, and other NGOs.

About CRS SEDP Project:

CRS is preparing to implement a UNHCR funded project – Small Enterprise Development Program (SEDP). The project will be implemented in 4 counties, (Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Maryland) over the period of 9 months.

This project seeks to provide improved livelihoods and self-reliance of refugees and selected members of host community living in Liberia by way of capacity building and the provision of cash assistance. CRS will contribute as a partner by ensuring that persons of concerns living in Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Gedeh, and Maryland counties are able to enjoy a sustainable means of living, including meeting of basic needs, through the establishment of new micro or small enterprises or by way of expansion of their existing micro or small enterprises. During the 1-year project period implementation period, CRS will work with UNHCR, LRRRC, local authorities, refugees, relevant host communities, and other parties.

General Responsibilities

The Driver shall be responsible to manage the vehicle and safely drive all CRS staff and materials in a manner acceptable to CRS’s standard and policies.

Position summary:

Under the general supervision of theFleet Officerthe driver shall drive all CRS staff and materials (goods). She/he shall ensure the safety of all CRS staff, guests and authorized riders on board CRS vehicle assigned to him/her. The incumbent shall be responsible to clean the vehicle assigned to him/her; perform regular checks before driving the vehicle and ensure that vehicle assigned to him/her is compliant with Traffic Standards. S/he shall maintain an accurate log of movements and update his/her supervisor on any abnormality noticed on the vehicle assigned in a timely manner. This position requires a trustworthy, respectful and willing to learn individual.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives CRS staff, guests and authorized personnel and goods in a safe and professional manner;
• Ensures all passengers on board the vehicle comply with safety measures or regulations (seat belt, etc);
• Accurately complete fuel log
• Clean his/her assigned vehicle in a timely manner;
• Perform regular inspection/check before driving vehicle to ensure vehicle is road ready;
• Report any abnormality to Transport Officer or his/her designate in a timely manner for prompt action;
• Check vehicle communication devices to ensure that they are functioning properly;
• Participate in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training on vehicle movement and safety protocols;
• Request routine maintenance of vehicle (e.g., oil change, etc.) at due date;
• Report any incident/accidents to Transport Officer immediately; receive instructions on way forward before taking action;
• Maintain minimum fuel level and request refuel in a timely manner;
• Help passengers disembark goods
• Help dispatch letters and communication
• Respect all traffic rules and local authorities
• Be presentable whilst driving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all time
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drivers will be responsible for ensuring that the minimum maintenance standard of the CRS/Liberia’s fleet is the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. He will also follow up and ensure that routine preventative maintenance schedules for the vehicles are strictly adhered to in a manner that will assure reliable transportation of CRS staff , assets and other goods.

Specific Responsibilities:

q Make recommendations and implement measures that will safeguard the CRS Liberia vehicles and vehicle equipment to enhance efficiency and reduce the possibility of theft or damage.

q Ensure that daily checks are performed on assigned vehicle before it is driven in the morning.

q Completes the Daily Vehicle Reports and submits to the Head driver each day

q Check and ensure that all journeys and trips (no matter how short ) are recorded using the Vehicle Log Book provided in each vehicle.

q Notifies the Head driver immediately in accident situations , after checking that all persons involved are safe and follows the procedure for what to do in case of an accident.

q Ensures that fuel does not fall below half a tank in any of the vehicles.

q Responsible for ensuring that CRS vehicles are clean at all times

q Be familiar with, and ensure adherence to the policies and guidelines in the Vehicle Usage and Maintenance Manuals

q Ensure that all travel planning procedures are followed by staff traveling in CRS vehicles and that all the relevant forms are completed

q Maintain a file for all vehicle request and all travel related forms

q Complete the Motor vehicle Monthly reports /Fuel Usage report and motor vehicle monthly Maintenance report by the 5th of each month

Ensure that vehicles are driven safely and in line with CRS procedures and regulations.

Any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Deputy Head of Administration

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Head Driver, Deputy Head of Administration; Head of Administration, Program staff., admin staff, finance staff.

External: CRS Liberia Partners and Visitors

Qualifications:

q Valid Liberia drivers license and good knowledge of Liberia roads

q Minimum five years professional experience in a similar position

q Ability to communicate in English Language is essential

q Ability to work in a multi cultural environment

q Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team

q Good knowledge of vehicle mechanics

q Strong leadership abilities

q Experience in supervising other staff

q Ability to write reports

q Ability to use the Microsoft suite of computer software applications especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.