Under the supervision of the Operation Manager, the main objective of the drivers’ is to ensure safe transportation of staff and goods, maintain traveled log to record the vehicle work hours, travel- time and locations traveled to. Routine checks on the vehicles must be a priority to the drivers.’

Reports to: Operation Manager

Copy Program Director, finance

Founded in 2000, Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA) is a Liberian nonprofit and a network of development professionals working to promote prosperity, reduce extreme poverty, and strengthen peace and stability in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Union Basin region. VOSIEDA’s work focuses on saving the planet and fighting extreme poverty among women, youth, children, and other excluded groups. We advance community solutions to address development challenges and empower local people to care for nature that sustains all lives.

VOSIEDA works across five signature programs to empower and support local communities to promote sustainable development to end extreme poverty, its root causes, and consequences in Liberia and West Africa’s Mano River Basin region, including 1). Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability, 2) Food Security & Livelihoods Enhancement, 3) Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality, 4) Governance & Social Development,

5) Media & Civic Society Strengthening.

• Take care of day to day maintenance of vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes etc each day.
• Promptly informing VOSIEDA of any mechanical problem of the vehicles during work hours.
• Keep the vehicles clean and properly maintained by performing regular washing, cleaning and vehicles maintenance.
• Provide accurate time records of VOSIEDA vehicle day to day movements.
• Ensure the vehicles are always parked in area that permits parking in order to avoid towing.
• Report any incidents, injuries and vehicles damages to management of VOSIEDA on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisors.
• Fully understand the traffic rules and regulation of Liberia.

• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

• High School diploma, diploma or certificate from professional driving school.
• At least 3 years’ driving experience in National and International NGO.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Clean driver record with no traffic violations.
• Sound knowledge of local road safety regulations.
• The ability to utilize map, GPS system and vehicle manuals.
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Good communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to details.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly, what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not send original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified.

Please submit applications with the subject title “Driver Officer Position Application [Your Name]”: In VOSIEDA office or e-mail applications to info@vosieda.org

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and/or interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: April 15, 2024 before 5:00pm