VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job Code: 22-001-NR (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Transport Supervisor (x1)

Location: Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County

Reporting To: Logistics Manager

Responsible For: Fleet Assistant, Drivers, Vehicle and motorbike Mechanics

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the transport function for Concern Liberia ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. Ensure that Concern Transportation guidelines are adhered to at all times and that Fleet licensing & registration are properly executed as per Liberia rules and regulations. Consolidate and coordinate movement plans ensuring transport is managed in and effective, efficient and sustainable manner. Oversee and supervise quality of vehicles repairs undertaken by mechanics and ensure integrity and transparency on parts and maintenance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities – Fleet Movement & managements:

Scheduling and planning the use, movement, maintenance and repairs of vehicles thereby facilitating the most cost effective delivery of transport services to programmes. Provide PMS(preventive maintenance Schedules) guides for vehicles, bikes and generators; ensuring the compilation and completion of monthly transport reports including the analysis of transport performance; oversee effective and efficient utilization of vehicles & bikes, based on Concern Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including vehicle maintenance and fuel management and control; ensure effective utilization, fuel management & accountability, repairs and control of the fleet in Grand Bassa & Rivercess; ensure all vehicle have valid licenses, registration & insurance etc, ensure drivers/riders are accountable with tools, First Aid, Health and Safety policies etc on vehicles and bikes; participate in Fleet Forum webinars and sustainable fleet management trainings.

Main Duties & Responsibilities – Staff Management:

Directly manage Concern’s Liberia, transport assistant, drivers and mechanics ensuring that work schedules are managed effectively and efficiently. Supervise over time, duty and leave roster, disciplinary cases etc. ensure that Concern Transport policy and procedures are implemented including completion and filing of all appropriate forms; assist the Logistics Manager in assessing the suitability and appropriateness of Concern’s fleet, locations accountability, security and SOPs; ensure that transport, maintenance and repair and any other contracts are drafted, approved and signed by the respective authorised persons; ensure that proper legal documentation including Goods Delivery Notes, Customs Documents, Tax exemption letters, insurance policies, No Liability forms etc. as relevant with running vehicles are in place or displayed; ensure vehicle & bikes files and records, incidents, drivers performance, vehicle histories, disposal etc. are well kept and filed correctly and securely; ensure proper reporting and documentation involving vehicle or motorcycle incidents/accidents involving drivers to Line Manager and respective authorities; report and document problems encountered in relation to transport, good loading/offloading and dispatch, repairs and services, and corrective measures taken; perform any other duties that maybe assigned by Line Manager.

Experience & Qualification:

• Relevant degree from a recognised institution; Technical qualification / Post graduate diploma/degree preferred related to the function;
• At least 3 years’ experience in a transport/logistics function with INGOs or transport company;
• Excellent networking and negotiating skills; the ability to maintain confidentiality & discretion whilst dealing with administration issues;
• Good attention to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on work objectives to a high quality and on a timely basis are all essential competencies for this role;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills;
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Excel and comfortable in working with computers with minimal IT support;
• Driving skills;
• Fleet and Team management skills;

How to apply:

By email to: liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 22-001-NR Transport Supervisor clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.

By Hand to: HR Department, Concern Worldwide, Building Number-5 Andalucía’s Complex Compound Number-2, Between 6th & 7th Streets

Sinkor Beachside, Behind Home City Furniture Store, Monrovia.

JOB CODE 22-001-NR Transport Supervisor clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

• JOB CODE 22-001-NR Transport Supervisor
• A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.
• A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.
• Names and addresses of two (2) work related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 pm on Monday 10th January 2021.

FEMALE APPLICANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.