International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger 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 both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries 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 undernutrition in both countries. The Sierra Leone Coordination office is based in Freetown, Sierra Leone overseeing the operations in Bonthe and Moyamba.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean professional Driver Transport ACF employees and/or goods in compliance with national traffic regulations, according to the schedules and directives of the superior;

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : 

Mission 1: Transport people and goods in good safety conditions 

• Transport ACF employees and/or goods in compliance with national traffic regulations, according to the schedules and directives of the superior;
• In the event of an accident, take immediate action at the nearest police station and inform the logistics department as soon as possible;
• Use the vehicle according to the manufacturer’s advice and ACF rules;
• Carry all personal and vehicle documents and make sure that they are valid;
• Ensure that each passenger is transported with respect for his or her person, and therefore in accordance with the code of conduct and ACF policies (Gender, Safeguarding, etc.) and alert his or her supervisor in case of non-compliance by a passenger.
• Ensure to calculate Kilometer for every movement on the vehicle logbooks
• Ensure that each passenger writes his/her name and sign on the vehicle logbook for every movement.
• Ensure to correctly fill and take good care of the vehicle logbook always

Mission 2: Ensure the maintenance of the vehicle 

• Solve minor technical problems;

• Inform the logistics department of important repairs to be done;
• Carry out daily pre-start checks;
• Clean the vehicle;
• Maintain radio communications;
• Record in the logbook the fuel consumption at the beginning and end of the day and any information relating to the maintenance of the vehicle;
• Check the safety trunks;
• Check the condition of the vehicle and its equipment, keep it in good condition and report any irregularity immediately;
• Respect the recommendations of the person in charge concerning use of the vehicles.

Mission 3: Prepare departures on the field

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure in order to be ready on time;
• Prepare additional equipment to be taken along as required (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit).

Qualification and Requirement

• Must have a VALID driver’s license of at least AB
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be familiar with Sierra Leone’s safety road signs and rules
• Must have an experience with driving for an INGO/NGO
• Must have at least WASSCE with at least two (2) subjects.

Must be able to communicate well in English

Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL,

under the Subject  “Driver”  to

Email or  submit  by Hand delivery address to: Deputy Human Resources Manager, 10  Sall Drive, Off Sir Samuel Lewis Road,  Cockle Bay, Freetown