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Provide motorist services to enhance transport services for the Grants Cycle 7 grant.

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Overview

Provide motorist services to enhance transport services for the Grants Cycle 7 grant.

You have:

  • Minimum Educational level required: Basic Education Certificate (BECE) Junior Secondary school education.
  • Experience: 2 years of experience in driving hard top/jeep, mini buses and saloon vehicles.
  • Other: Basic knowledge in vehicle mechanics.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Job the position

Provide motorist services in accordance with World Vision Sierra Leone administration policies and procedures in order to enhance transport services for the Grants Cycle (GC) 7 grant.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Key Outputs/Responsibilities

  • Drive staff and visitors in a professional manner to enhance their timely movement in the course of their duty and or purpose.
  • Ensure that vehicles are kept clean and roadworthy at all times.
  • Complete vehicle Log books daily on vehicle movements in compliance with WVSL Vehicle Policy and Procedures.
  • Responsible for initiating and follow up of the fueling process for all assigned vehicles, ensuring that the vehicles are fueled in an accountable and transparent manner and that there is always adequate fuel in the vehicles for travelling purposes.
  • Responsible for reporting all faults observed or detected on all assigned vehicles to ensure that the vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy state and condition.
  • Responsible for the official movement of the national director and SLT members on all WVSL operations
  • Ensure you are prepared and ready to respond to emergency calls to duty when required even after working hours
  • Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Fleet Coordinator

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

  • Minimum Educational level required: Basic Education Certificate (BECE) Junior Secondary school education.
  • Experience: 2 years of experience in driving hard top/jeep, mini buses and saloon vehicles.
  • Other: Basic knowledge in vehicle mechanics.

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field.
  • Travel:
  • On call: 15%
  • Job Locations: Western Area, Bonthe, Karene/Kambia, Bo, Kono/ Bombali

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you had to drive under difficult conditions? To assess your ability to handle challenging driving situations and maintain safety. Share a specific experience and how you managed the situation.
What steps do you take to ensure vehicle maintenance? This question evaluates your proactive maintenance and care for vehicles. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle an emergency call during off hours? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your method for keeping track of vehicle movements. How do you ensure accuracy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your duties when multiple tasks are assigned? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with different types of vehicles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the safety of passengers while on the road? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time you identified a vehicle issue? What actions did you take? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 months ago - Updated 6 months ago - Source: wvi.org