Driver/ Field Assistant

CGIAR System Reference Group; Colombia; Presencial; COP 19.541.000 - 29.311.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

Descripción de la vacante

CGIAR System Reference Group in Sierra Leone seeks a Driver/Field Assistant to support field activities, transport staff and partners, and maintain official vehicles. The role requires a valid driver’s license and at least two years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will work under supervision, maintain vehicle logs, assist field supervisors with data collection, and perform routine vehicle checks.

Formación

• National Diploma in a related field or O' Level with extensive field experience.
• Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Excellent communication in English and Creole, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out driving duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Assist Field supervisors with field activities including field plot establishment and data collection.
• Drive vehicle to transport personnel, materials and supplies, including outside regular hours as required.
• Record vehicle logbooks with mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
• Report vehicle faults promptly to maintain roadworthiness.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure vehicles are fueled when due.
• Provide support to Technical Officers during field assignments.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Conocimientos

Communication in English and Creole

Defensive driving

Educación

National Diploma

O' Level

Descripción del empleo

Position: Driver/ Field Assistant

Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

The Driver/ Field Assistant will convey staff and partners to different locations within and outside the station for official activities, drive and maintain official vehicles efficiently as instructed by supervisor.

Closing Date:- 23 March 2026

DUTIES

• Carry out driving duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Assist Field supervisors with field activities including field plot establishment and data collection.
• Drive vehicle within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
• Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
• Report potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled when due.
• Provide support to Technical Officers during field assignments.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

National Diploma in any related course with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or O’ Level with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of valid Driver’s license is required.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent communication skills in English and Creole (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be able to speak English and Creole fluently, with knowledge of driving across Sierra Leone.
• Have good knowledge of defensive driving with excellent awareness of driving rules and regulations.
• Have the ability to work under pressure.
• Possess a valid driving license and national identification number/card.
• Demonstrate initiative, high moral standards, integrity, a positive attitude, and strong team spirit.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.