Driver

DRIVER

Contract type: 12 months Fixed term, Full Time, 40 Hours per week

Location: Montserrado, Liberia. Subject to right to work in Liberia.

Salary: Competitive salary with excellent benefits.

About WaterAid

WaterAid Liberia has over the past two years been implementing its 2023-2028 Country Programme Strategy (CPS) which sets a 5-year building block towards delivering a more influencing-led programme over the strategy period. This new CPS does not only build on progress from previous CPS but also outlines key shifts in strategic focus required for a more catalysed change to achieve maximum impact from our work in Liberia. 

About the Team

The WaterAid Liberia team will support together the Policy & Advocacy Team to streamline the CP’s advocacy work and ensure all sub-plans on advocacy and campaigns are aligned and implemented according to the Country Programme Strategy (CPS).

About the Role

The Driver will provide the WaterAid Liberia Todee Office with safe movement of WaterAid Staff, Partners and visiting Consultants at all times. The person will give considerable administrative support to the office.  The post holder should be able to carry out basic vehicle fault diagnosis and keep the vehicle always clean. 

You’ll also: 

• Take WaterAid Staff, Partners, and visiting Consultants safely and lawfully. This includes the use of seat belts for all passengers.
• Be familiar with local and state regulatory policies relating to safe driving on all Liberian roads. 
• Ensure that all rules and regulations of WaterAid Liberia area are complied with by all passengers in the vehicles. 
• Ensure compliance with WaterAid Liberia’s Health & Safety and Transport Policies.
• Knowledge of all road rules with strict adherence to them. 
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance of the vehicle 
• Ability to write monthly reports on vehicles and at expected time. 
• Knowledge and adherence to fire breakout procedures and other related emergencies. 
• Knowledge and administration of First Aid as required/necessary to self and other passengers in case of unexpected. 

To be successful, you’ll need: 

• Minimum of five years Driving experience.
• High school diploma.  
• Possesses a Valid Driver’s license.
• Relevant driving experience with demonstrated ability to drive safely and effectively.
• Good knowledge and understanding of road codes and rules.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills. 
• Good knowledge of major road networks in Liberia.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. 
• A clear sense of maturity/ ability to work under pressure. 
• A good sense of figure for basic accounting and banking transactions.    
• Commitment to WaterAid Liberia’s culture and values. 
• Creative and takes initiative. 
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work within a multi-cultural work environment.
• Basic Vehicle Control.
• Steering Techniques and Observational Skills.
• Defensive Driving.
• Highway and Freeway Driving.
• Night and Adverse Weather Driving

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Closing Date: Applications close 12:00pm UK time on September 26, 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

How to Apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter. 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre‑employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

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