JOB PROFILE
| JOB TITLE | Driver |
|---|---|
| CODE | |
| INSTITUTION | ECOWAS Commission |
| GRADE | G1/G2/G3 |
| AGENCY | |
| STATUS | Permanent |
| DEPARTMENT | Office of the President |
| SALARY | UA, 8,268.33 USD 13,045.76 UA 9, 679.81 USD 15,272.80 UA 15,026.95 USD 23,709.52 |
| STATUS | PERMANENT |
| DIRECTORATE | Representation Office Sierra Leone |
| DIVISION | Representation Office Sierra Leone |
| LINE SUPERVISOR | Administrative Officer |
| SUPERVISING | |
| DUITY STATION | SIERRA LEONE |
ROLE OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of the Line Manager, the position provides support to the Department/Directorate with everyday operations in making sure of the smooth running of the fleet of vehicles.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform the daily preventive maintenance checks before moving a particular vehicle for the first time in the day.
- Monitor consumption of fuel and lubricants by vehicles to ensure their efficient use.
- Initiate timely requests for fuel replenishments.
- Maintain accurate record of fuel/lubricant usage for planning and audit purposes.
- Ensure accurate completion of vehicle logbooks by drivers.
- Carry out any other duties that may be assigned.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate with a formal driver training certificate and a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle.
- Two (2) years’ experience as a driver, preferably for an international organization involving a variety of cars and models of vehicles.
- Working knowledge of traffic rules and regulations, and ability to read and interpret traffic
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signs and documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
- Maintain a logbook.
- Knowledge of defensive driving practices, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and protocols of relevance to safety and security of passengers during inclement weather, terrorism events, motor accidents, criminal and violent incidents.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., circle check) and ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and minor vehicle repairs.
AGE LIMIT:
Be below 35 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates
ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES
- Understands own role in the team, making every effort to contribute in a meaningful way.
- Adapts quickly (i.e. early adopter) to new ways of doing things.
- Ability to follow simple instructions and to consistently completes work in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn from others, on-the-job and independently by reading instructions, guidelines and work manuals.
- Ability to interact with others in a candid, timely and straightforward manner.
- Proven ability to communicate general information in an accurate and customer-friendly way.
- Capable of dealing with difficult clients or situations in an effective manner, understanding own limitations and when to call for assistance.
- Knowledge of ECOWAS diversity management and multiculturalism