🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Driver

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position:  Driver

If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package. 

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Title: Driver

Department: Programming- MGD5/ FFE5

Reports To:        Fleet Officer

Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.

Duty Location: CRS  Koinadugu, Kabala




Job Summary:

Also, a Professional Driver transports staff/guest and documents safely from one point to another. He or she possesses exceptional navigational skills to transport staff/guest and documents through the quickest and safest route possible. He or she is also responsible for taking care of the vehicle and contacting maintenance specialists for preventive maintenance. A Professional Driver may be tasked to deliver parcels from time to time.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Transports staff or materials safely from one point to another.

• Responsible for taking care of the vehicle and contacting maintenance specialists for preventive maintenance.

• Delivers parcels from time to time.

• Interacts with staff/guests in a professional and courteous manner.

• Reports to the department head immediately if there are any road interruptions, delays, etc.

• Maintains cleanliness inside the vehicle always.

• Maintains a logbook for daily transportation.

• Adheres to road safety regulations.

• Provides assistance to passengers.

• Strives to be punctual all the time.

• Perform any other duties assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Must have attained a WASCE certificate

• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience most especially with an INGO

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must be physically fit.

• Can work with minimal supervision.

• Must have a clean driving record.

• Can comprehend verbal and written instructions quickly in English.

• Familiarity with navigation apps or GPS.

• Must be open with working extended work hours, holidays, and weekends.

• Must be presentable and neat always.

Required Languages – English, Krio and any other local language spoken by indigenes in the area of operation.

Travel – 90% percentage of required travel, if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Fleet Officer, Operations Manager, Senior Program Manager etc.

External : Vendors, Partners, Visitors, Beneficiaries etc.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff) 

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics. 

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates to [email protected]. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no hard copy is allowed.

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 21st October 2022.