Welthungerhilfe, founded in 1962 is one of the largest and respected private

voluntary organization in development cooperation and humanitarian aid. It is a

non-profit making, non-denominational, and politically independent organization.

Welthungerhilfe currently works in 39 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin

America and campaigns publicly for fairer cooperation with developing countries.

Its work is funded by private donations from the population at large and public

institutional grants. Welthungerhilfe has been in Liberia since 2003 with a focus on

Agriculture/Inclusive Food Systems and Nutrition Security, Infrastructure for

facilitating access to health facilities and markets, Health System Strengthening,

and WASH.

Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project in Liberia overall objective:

With funding support from the Federal Republic of Germany through the German

Development Bank (KfW), Welthungerhilfe is implementing the Health Systems

Organization profile and background:

Strengthening (HSS) Project in Liberia on behalf of the Government of Liberia, and

in collaboration with MoFDP, MoPW and MoH. It is within the scope of the

programme to construct, rehabilitate and or upgrade Eight (8) health facilities

(Clinics, Health Centers and County Hospital) in the four project target counties of

Grand Gedeh, River Gee, Sinoe and Grand Kru. The objective of construction,

rehabilitation and or upgrading of the health facilities is to improve the structures

of the prioritized and selected health facilities, thus contributing to the project

overall objective of ensuring that access and utilization of quality health care

facilities has improved for the population living in the four target counties of the

South-East Region of Liberia.

The constructions and rehabilitations will require services of a competent Heavy

Duty Co-Driver. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to implement development

projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set

out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position.

Objective of the

Duties with own area of responsibility:

Position:

• Clean vehicles (inside/outside) on a regular basis

• (Re) fuel vehicles

battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a monthly basis or after

5,000km whichever comes earlier; test lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.

• Report suspected mechanical problems, if possible before actual problems

arise

• Immediately report any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even

minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle

• Keep the vehicle’s document (logbook) up to date

• Keep vehicles and car tools in a good technical condition and make small

repairs

• Tend first-aid kits in all vehicles

• Timely report necessary repairs or other need for maintenance

VEHICLE OPERATION:

• Assist the Driver in ensuring the security of passengers and goods in the

truck, driving carefully,

• observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as

Welthungerhilfe security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.

• Support the Driver to ensure correct loading and unloading of the truck,

submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of

delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and

ensuring the goods have the necessary documents.

• Assist the Driver to ensure that all vehicle documents are valid and in the

vehicle.

• Report any issues arising from delivery or problems with a deadline to the

Duties and

Driver or senior staff member and help resolve the problem if possible.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Driver to ensure that all truck daily movement are logged in and

logged out in the logbook and make sure it is completely kept in the vehicle.

• Assist the Driver in documenting during handing over processes.

• Knowing how to use all types of radio codes, call numbers and radio alphabets

by heart and communicating with base according to Welthungerhilfe

communication policy to inform the driver’s position and potential implications.

• Knowing and respecting the security rules relating to vehicle. Have a working

knowledge of how to operate and safely drive the assigned vehicle.

• Ensure truck or trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor

unit

• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner in line with

your supervisor

fuel receipt is immediately given to the fleet officer for proper filing.

• Support tracking of all movement, fuel and spare parts received for assigned

vehicle.

• All staff working at WHH are representatives of the organization and are

therefore required to conduct her/himself in a respectful and professional

manner in accordance with the WHH Code of Conduct.

Others:

• Perform other tasks as required by line manager

• A high degree of flexibility on the part of all staff is expected in order to

respond to the ever-involving situation.

• This job description may change based on the situation in the field during the

time of the contract.

Professional

(health care infrastructures, roads, culverts, drainages, bridges, markets, wells,

Experience

latrines etc).

• Attention to detail.

• Able to take initiative and proactive.

• Able to think outside the box.

• Analytical skills.

• Flexible and able to work in very difficult terrain and environment.

• Organized and systematic.

• Able to build capacity of others.

Personal Skills

• Communicates and liaises with others.

• Capacity of teamwork, ability to work in a team.

• Intercultural Competence.

• Gender sensitive.

• Willing to learn and share knowledge.

• Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to project demands

• Able to work under pressure and in difficult terrain and environments.

referees.

Application Process

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Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunities employer, therefore qualified females are

encouraged to apply for this position.

Date: September 3, 2021