International Non-governmental organization, ,  has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in the country. Action Against Hunger Sierra Leone Coordination office is based in Freetown, overseeing the current operations in Bonthe and Moyamba.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Driver to transport people and equipment safely, and to ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his responsibility

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Transport people and equipment under good security conditions:

Activities: 

• When transporting ACTION AGAINST HUNGER employees, respect the country’s circulation rules and follow the logistician’s planning and instructions;
• In case of an accident, immediately get in touch with the closest police station and duly inform the logistics department;
• Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER rules when using the vehicle;
• Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid.
• Contact other organisations and road users to know road conditions before plying the route.
• Make sure items on board are safe and properly packed in the Vehicle before leaving.

Ensure maintenance of the vehicle:

Activities:

• Solve minor technical problems;
• Inform the logistics department of any major repairs to be carried out;
• Carry out daily checks before starting up the motor;
• Keep the vehicle clean;
• Ensure radio or mobile phone communications at all time;
• Note down fuel consumption in the record book in the morning and at the end of the day as well as any information concerning the maintenance of the vehicle;
• Check the security boots.
• Always inform the Logistics Department when the service time is coming nearer.

Prepare Departures to the field:

Activities:

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time;
• Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit, spare tyres fire extinguisher)
• Communicate with the Logistics Department either by radio or by phone, to give information about your current location as you go to your intended destination.

 Gender Action

Activities:

• Works with field teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work.
• Supports local stakeholders in organizing and carrying out advocacy and campaign for greater gender equality and equity in social protection programmes.
• Engages with State and local Women’s rights organizations and mobilize collective voice around gender discrimination in the post conflict setting.
• Proactively represent Action Against Hunger and participate in Gender and protection working

Others

• Adherence to the Action Against Hunger Code of Conduct
• Carry out job related duties as assigned
• Timely filling and submission of timesheets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or School Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s Licence – A MUST

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Mechanical skills
• Negotiating ability
• Rigour
• Punctuality
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to work with and support different teams
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote project areas