🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Solthis Sierra Leone

Freetown | Sierra Leone Posted 2 months ago Posted on Driving / Haulage

Job Description

	JOB DESCRIPTION	Updates	23/9/2025
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Position holder
Title of the position	Driver – Freetown office
Main workplace	Freetown (with frequent travel in the Western Area Rural & Western Area Urban)
Contract Duration	1-year fixed-term contract (renewable)
Availability	As soon as possible

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Line Manager: National Logistician

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Functional Manager: Logistic Assistant

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Hierarchical:

Direct supervision and functional links within the mission

Hierarchical: Project Coordinators

General mission

Under the supervision of the National Logistician, the Driver is responsible for providing timely, efficient, and safe transportation for the project team. The role is crucial for helping the team achieve its objectives within the contractual deadlines set by donors.

Driving and vehicle management

Organize transportation for the project team and supplies.
Ensure all journeys are pre-authorized and recorded in the vehicle logbook at the start and end of each trip.
Comply with vehicle allocation for staff in consultation with the Logistics Assistant.
Maintain and update all vehicle documentation, including license and insurance.
Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and safety protocols.
Keep the vehicle clean, inside and out.
Maintain the whiteboard with the approved movement plan.

Vehicle maintenance and checks

Conduct daily vehicle checks every morning before use, completing the provided checklist and filing it accordingly.
Regularly check vehicle oil, water, tire pressure, battery, and brakes.
Report any vehicle defects, damages, near misses, or abnormalities to the National Logistician immediately.
Supervise all maintenance and repairs for the assigned vehicle at the garage.
Ensure the vehicle is equipped with a full safety kit, including a first-aid kit, reflective vest, and fire extinguisher.

Safety and security

Ensure all passengers wear seat belts before driving.
Report any accidents or incidents to the Line Manager immediately and to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
Keep vehicle keys and documents in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use. • Adhere to all SOLTHIS and donor visibility protocols.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Completion of Junior Secondary School with a BECE certificate. • Formal driver training with a valid Sierra Leone driver’s license. • At least three years of professional driving experience, preferably

with an international NGO, UN agency, or humanitarian organization. • Demonstrated record of safe driving.

• Experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles

Knowledge & skills

• Strong knowledge of driving rules, regulations, and local roads. • Good understanding of transport services and ability to coordinate routes. • Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and assess mechanical fitness. • Basic knowledge of English.

• Good report writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to work after hours on short notice.

• Ability to perform any other duties as requested

REMUNERATION

Salary will be based on the Solthis salary scale and will depend on prior experience in a similar role.

HOW TO APPLY

Application requirements:

A CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references (one of which must be your current or most recent manager).

Submission details:

By Email: Send your application to: recruitment.sierra-leone@solthis.org. The email subject line must be: “Driver – First Name LAST NAME”.
In Person: Drop off your application at the Solthis office, located at 7 The Maze, Off King Street, Wilberforce, Freetown.

Application deadline:

October 22, 2025.
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Important notes:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selected candidate should be available to start immediately.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. This document is subject to change based on the needs of the organization.