Job Vacancy at SOS Children’s Villages – Driver

SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone was established in 1974 (the village in Freetown being the second oldest in Africa), we work with partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative, for instance an SOS family, in which the love of a Care Giver is essential.

Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children's Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes (Children's villages, youth facilities, educational facilities, clinics) which supports more than 4,199 children in accessing and exercising their rights.

In addition to quality care, we seek to provide quality education to all the children through our Herman Gmeiner International Schools and Kindergartens through service providers.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is seeking a trained, qualified and professional driver to join the team of dedicated and committed staff in Freetown. Reporting to the Administrative Secretary, the Driver will assist SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone to fulfil its mission of working for the well-being of children by providing safe driving support and general administration and logistics work.

He/she is responsible for the safety condition of the vehicle and equipment (presence of e.g. jack and tools, first aid box etc.).

He/she carries out routine vehicle inspections and refills air, diesel, lubricant, water and brake fluid, etc. as required.

Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards. Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of Sierra Leone.

He/she is to ensure the vehicle is kept clean, tidy, secure and in good working condition at all times.

Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, prepare vehicle spare parts inventory.

Assist the Admin Secretary to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

High school/technical school education required.

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in related fields/positions

Knowledge and practical experience in car mechanics or related fields

Knowledge of vehicle safety regulations

Completed driving trainings

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 11th July 2021

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance and/or availability of funding

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS: According to profile

LOCATION: Freetown

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply: submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to:

[email protected]

Please indicate in the subject line the position, for example: “Application for the Position of Institutional Partnership Coordinator ”.

Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 28th June, 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.