Position Title: Driver (Re-advertisement)

Position Title:  Driver (Re-advertisement)

Department: Administrative Department

Head of Department: Chief Administrative Officer

Supervisor: Operations Assistant

Employment Type: Employment

Duration: 3 months’ Probation. Extension of contract based upon satisfactory performance

Background:

 The National Road Fund (NRF) was established to finance road and bridge maintenance works and associated planning, programming, and management activities. The NRF’s governance includes approving the Annual Road Maintenance Expenditure Program, which involves agencies authorized to undertake road and bridge works in Liberia. The NRF operates an administrative structure that manages the disbursement of funds for these purposes.

Scope of Work:

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RELATIONS

• Operations,
• administrations,
• external and internal clients (employees)

Purpose

             The Driver will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services to the NRF staff and guests. The Driver will ensure that the vehicle is well-maintained, in good working condition and all required documents are in order before any trips. The Driver will assist with the loading and unloading of office equipment, and supplies as necessary, and maintain confidentiality during performance of duties.

Overview: 

• Under the general supervision of the Operations Assistant, the driver shall drive all NRF staff and materials (goods). Provide safe and timely transportation services to the guests and other senior officers, to locations as dispatched by the supervisor.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• No accident
• Safe driving of all employees
• Adherence to NRF policy
• Valid driving licenses
• Adherence to traffic rules and laws
• Ensure vehicle neatness and timely maintenance
• Confidentiality

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Driver office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel
• Meet officials at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, and other items.
• Ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards
• Report any accident or driving incident, even minor, to the Administrative Officer as quickly as possible and complete necessary reports
• Obey all road traffic regulations, including the wearing of seat belts. The driver must ensure that he is in possession of a driving license when on driving duties, the payment of parking fees and other road traffic offense fines is the driver’s responsibility. The driver should note that when he is personally responsible for an accident, a sanction could be imposed.
• Carries a mobile phone with headphones at all times, switched on and charged. Carries NRFO contact cards at all times.
• The driver should make sure that fulfillment of his tasks is carried out with full care preserving the confidentiality of all matters related to NRFO operations.
• Ensure that the vehicle (s) allocated are checked on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) concerning fuel, water, oil, and other fluids, tire pressure, and any damage/repair requirements (which are to be reported to Administration for action)
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, and greasing
• Follow all rules and regulations in relation to the management of the NRFO vehicles
• Maintains the relevant forms (/vehicle Ledger and Vehicle Fuel Forms) assigned to each of the NRFO vehicles and submits them to the Operations Assistant at the end of each month.
• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Copy of High School diploma/WAEC
• Applicants must possess a valid and current driver’s license issued by the appropriate authority in Liberia.
• Candidates should have a minimum of (3) years of driving experience, preferably in a professional setting.
• Interpersonal and good communication skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Police Clearance
• Applicants must have a clean driving record with no history of major traffic violations, accidents, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance and the ability to perform minor repairs or troubleshooting is desirable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for drivers, as they may interact with staff colleagues, and stakeholders of NRF.
• Drivers should be flexible with their working hours and available to work on weekends, public holidays, and outside normal business hours when necessary.

Application Process:

Applications should be sent via email to fwolo@nrf.gov.lr / office@nrf.gov.lr, or a hard copy brought to the NRF Office with the subject line: “Driver”. The deadline for application is January 30th, 2025 at 5:00PM.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interview.

A cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
2.  Contact information for three professional references.
3. Police Clearance

Note: The NRF reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions of this TOR based on the operational needs and priorities of the NRF. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.