VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Concern Worldwide is an Irish based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job CODE: 23-017-NR (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Driver (x1)

Location: Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties

Reporting To: Transport Supervisor

Responsible For: nil

Job Purpose: The primary aim of the role is to perform a daily basis control inspection, loading, operation and routing of vehicle to ensure safety of passengers, goods and vehicle.

Responsibilities: Complete Daily Vehicle Check List for the assigned vehicle to confirm its roadworthiness; supervise loading of goods to ensure that vehicle is not overloaded and that goods are secure and concealed; ensure that all non-Concern staff passengers complete a liability waiver form; update the Vehicle Movement Board before each journey and upon arrival back at base; fill out the Vehicle Log Book and obtain staff signature for each journey; drive in a safe manner obeying all local Road Traffic Acts and complying with all Concern policies; avoid driving the vehicle on or through any roads, terrain, bridges, water, etc. that, in the driver’s opinion, pose a risk of injury to the passengers and/or damage to the vehicle or goods; in the event of any damage to or accident involving the assigned vehicle, promptly complete an Accident Report Sheet; promptly record any mechanical faults in the assigned vehicle’s Mechanical Fault Log; ensure that regular (every 2 hours unless otherwise directed), accurate phone contact is made (by the driver or the front seat passenger) with departure and destination base stations and remain on standby at all times for phone contact; prior to scheduled service, provide a written report to the Transport Manager detailing any mechanical faults or problems with the vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is parked safely at all times (when possible, inside a Concern compound); avoid leaving the vehicle unattended when it is parked outside a Concern compound; keep the exterior and interior of the vehicle clean; and

Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Country Director or the line manager Ensure that you are familiar with and abide by Concern’s Programme Participation Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ A minimum of High school Diploma from a recognized institution.

∙ At least 2 year of practical experience in driving for NGO/INGO

∙ Must have a valid driving license. Flexibility to drive vehicles in remote communities.

∙ Willing to support mechanics in their duties.

∙ Good interpersonal communication skills, with fluency in spoken English.

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 23-017-NH DRIVER clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.

By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 23-017-NH DRIVER clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 23-017-NH DRIVER

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work-related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5:00 pm on Monday 28th August 2021.

NOTE: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS FROM GRAND BASSA COUNTY AS THIS WILL BE THE STAFF BASED LOCATION. FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme

participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.