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Without all three, people can’t live dignified, healthy lives. With all three, they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty, and change their lives for good. Children grow up healthy and strong, women and men get to earn a living, whole communities start to thrive. It sounds normal and it should be.

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Driver

Team description

WaterAid Liberia has recently completed its 2023-2028 Country Programme Strategy (CPS) which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing-led programme over the strategy period. This new CPS does not only build on progress from previous CPS but also outlines key shifts in strategic focus required for a more catalyzed change to achieve maximum impact from our work in Liberia. Another key focus of the CP strategy is to harness existing partnerships for better results as well as build new partnerships and network with key sector players including the government of Liberia and donors to ensure the implementation of WaterAid Liberia’s Country Programme Strategy.

Job purpose

To provide the WaterAid Liberia Todee Office with safe movement of WaterAid Staff, Partners and visiting Consultants at all times. The person will give considerable administrative support to the office. The post holder should be able to carry out basic vehicle fault diagnosis and keep the vehicle clean at all times.

• To take WaterAid Staff, Partners, and visiting Consultants safely and lawfully. This includes the use of seat belts for all passengers.
• Be familiar with local and state regulatory policies relating to safe driving on all liberian roads.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations of WaterAid Liberia area are complied with by all passengers in the vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with WaterAid Liberia’s Health & Safety and Transport Policies.
• Keeping vehicles clean and free of filth
• Knowledge of all road rules with strict adherence to them.
• To provide administrative support for the country programme i.e., dispatching and collecting emails; purchasing items; collecting quotations; making bank transactions, etc.
• Providing support at the reception when required.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance of the vehicle
• Ability to write monthly reports on vehicles and at expected time.
• Maintenance of a Transportation log that will include the following:

1. Transportation Agreement
2. Daily Checklist for vehicle
3. Insurance card
4. Valid copy of driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle
5. Logbook

• Knowledge and adherence to fire breakout procedures and other related emergencies.
• Knowledge and administration of First Aid as required/necessary to self and other passengers in case of unexpected.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by the Line Manager.

Essential Criteria

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of three years Driving experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English Language.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of major road networks in Liberia.
• Basic Mechanical Skills.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• A clear sense of maturity/ ability to work under pressure.
• A good sense of figures for basic accounting and banking transactions.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Commitment to WaterAid Liberia’s culture and values.
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Able to motivate others.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Willing to travel at short notice.

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to understand and work within complex situations.
• Ability to use the computer for minor word-processing assignments.
• Ability to check emails on the internet.
• Ability to abide by confidentiality requirements.

Apply

Kindly apply by sending your CV and cover letter to recruitmentwli@wateraid.org by March 25, 2024. The subject line of your email should read “Application – Driver”

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

WaterAid believes in a fair and transparent recruitment process. It however reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Liberia.

No recruitment agencies, please