About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Services has been working in Liberia since 1957 with current programmatic focus targeting health, nutrition, peacebuilding, and agriculture. CRS Liberia is beginning implementation as Principal Recipient (PR) of a 12-month Malaria and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) Grant funded by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund). CRS will draw on the agency’s global malaria, health systems strengthening and Global Fund expertise to oversee and strengthen vector control, malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy, health product management systems, health management information systems and M&E, human resources for health (including community health workers), and overall program management.

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Fleet Officer, the 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 in 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.

Roles and Key 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 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.

Basic Qualifications
• High school Diploma or Certificate in driving
• Be in possession of valid driver’s license
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in driving;
• Experience in driving Four Wheel vehicles (4WD) on all-weather roads;
• Ability to maintain log on vehicle movement;
• Experience in working in rough terrain, specifically at county level;
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team that is culturally diverse;
• Ability to follow instructions in a clear manner;

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% to project counties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Professional ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner, respectful, courteous and willing to support team effort
• Strong people and communication skills, open, accommodative, and pleasant personality;
• Willing to work as a team and participate in team building initiatives;
• Sound appreciation of working with an INGO at County level;

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: All CRS staff
External: Local Implementing Partners, Government partners and stakeholders

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Please submit your application to: LR_HR@crs.org on or before 20th January 2023. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer