Job Description

POSTION DESCRIPTION 

DATE: 

POSITION TYPE: Full time, Local Hire

DURATION: 1 year

LOCATION: Freetown, Sierra Leone (note that Project HOPE will not be covering relocation expenses)

POSITION TITLE: Driver

DIVISION: Global Health

REPORTS TO: Admin Assistant

Project HOPE is an international NGO with employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct 

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a reliable and professional Driver to join our team at Project HOPE. Under the supervision of the administrative assistant, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling of the organization’s daily transportation needs. This role requires strong driving skills, a commitment to punctuality, and a dedication to upholding the values and mission of Project HOPE. The driver will report to the Administrative Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Project HOPE driving policy is followed and always respected.
• Serves as both a local and long-distance driver of Project HOPE vehicles.
• Drive safely, showing proper respect to Sierra Leone motor-vehicle laws, pedestrians, other drivers, Sierra Leone police, check point guards and other officers
• Use the safety seat belt and always follow all traffic laws while driving
• Liaison with Mechanic and operations (Fleet) department to mechanically maintained assigned vehicle
• Maintain the vehicle in good working condition. 
• Carry out routine maintenance repairs and inform the operations department whenever repairs and maintenance work are required (per Project HOPE vehicle policy).
• Maintaining Project HOPE records and logs of mileage and fuel used by vehicles.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and mechanically sound.
• Ensure that vehicle is fueled before going home at the end of the day and as well ensure that the vehicle is always cleaned.
• Immediately report to the Finance and Operations Manager in case of an accident by written report. Police report is required within 48 hours.
• Ensure that all Project HOPE security rules and procedures are always respected and work effectively with Program Staff and ably represent the Program during distribution of supplies etc. when required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Graduate (WASSCE)
• Valid and current Driving License
• Minimum of Three Years of professional driving Experience with an INGO preferred
• Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance
• Who can hear, speak, see clearly and write English.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: RecruitmentSL@projecthope.org with email subject “Application for Driver Position”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please. 

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.