MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT UNIT
SMALLHOLDER AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION AND AGRIBUSINESS REVITALIZATION
PROJECT (STAR-P)
VACANCY FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF FIVE (5) DRIVERS
Liberia: Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STARP)
Credit No./Project No.: CR 6360-LR/P160945
Assignment: Recruitment of five (5) Drivers for the STAR-P
The Government of Liberia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the
Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) and
intends to apply part of the proceeds to recruit five (5) drivers for the STAR-P.
The services to be carried out by the five Drivers under the supervision of the Administrative
Assistantinclude: operating the project vehicle for the support of the project activities in Monrovia
and in the selected counties; collection and delivery of mails, documents and other project related
items; transporting project personnel where indicated and driving them to their indicated
destination; routine maintenance of the vehicle including checking oil, water, battery, brakes,
tires, etc.; ensuring that vehicles are kept clean at all times; updating logbooks for all usage of the
vehicle ensuring that only authorized project personnel use the vehicle; submitting monthly
summary reports on the usage of the vehicle; ensuring that the necessary steps required by rules
and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident; adhering strictly to not consuming
any alcoholic drinks at least 5 hours prior to driving vehicle, and not to smoke in the vehicle; and
readiness to work at late hours, among others.
The Ministry of Agriculture now invites qualified and experience drivers to indicate their interest in
performing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide updated Curriculum Vitae
(CV) and relevant documents indicating that they have the required qualifications and relevant
experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria include At least a High School Graduate Certificate or equivalent; current
Driver license; kknowledge of English is desired; and good communication skills, including interpersonal RELATIONSHIP.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following websites:
a) www.emansion.gov.lr
b) www.moa.gov.lr
The attention of interested individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and
3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016, revised
November 2017, and August 2018, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Please refer to paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations on conflict of interest related to this
assignment which is available on the Bank’s website at http://projectsbeta.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/products-and-services/brief/procurement-newframework
All applications MUST be sent via email to: starprecruit@moa.gov.lr
Attention:
The Recruitment Team
STAR – P
Program Management Unit
Ministry of Agriculture, Liberia
Note: Applicant MUST indicate in the email subject, the Title of the Position he/she is
applying for.
Closing Date: March 4th , 2020 by 5pm GMT
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF FIVE (5) DRIVERS
Duty Station: Project counties
Duration: 2 years with option to extend based on performance
Reports to: Administrative Assistant, STAR-P
Scope of Services
The Driver is responsible for the movement of the car and maintenance to support the
activities of the STAR-P at the Ministry of Agriculture and in Liberia. The services include:
Main Responsibilities
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Administrative Assistant, the main duties
and responsibilities of the Drivers are, but not limited to:
• Operate the project vehicle for the support of the project activities in
Monrovia and in the selected counties.
• Responsible for the collection and delivery of mails, documents and other
project related items.
• Meet project personnel where indicated and driving them to their indicated
destination
• Be responsible for routine maintenance of the vehicle; checking oil, water,
battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Make sure that the vehicle is kept clean at all times.
• Update logbooks for all usage of the vehicle ensuring that only authorized
project personnel use the vehicle.
• Submit monthly summary report s on the usage of the vehicle.
• Make sure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case
of involvement in an accident.
• Adhere strictly to not consuming any alcoholic drinks at least 5 hours prior
to driving vehicle, and not to smoke in the vehicle.
• Must be ready to work at late hours.
• When necessary, the STAR-P Driver will also comply with other task as
defined by the Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
§ At least a High School Graduate Certificate or equivalent.
§ Current Driver license;
§ Knowledge of English is desired;
§ Good communication skills, including inter-personal
Key Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate, monitor, and
report on his or her own work plan.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, team player, able to work in a post-conflict environment with
minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work in rural setting