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SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, Youth Empowerment projects, a Community Strengthening Through Green Economy and Education Project, a Monetising Waste Project and a Gender Equality Project.

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a Driver at SOS The Gambia National Office.

Position Summary
To provide secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and/or goods. The driver is responsible for driving his assigned vehicle safely on the instructions of his supervisor and ensures the maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of his vehicle

Carries out his assigned driving duties with care, attention and safety.

Maintains a vehicle log book.

Checks the level of fuel, oil and water every morning.

Liaises with the mechanical staff of the assigned garage on the instruction of his supervisor in order to keep his vehicle in good running order.

Position Requires

A valid professional driving license.

At least two years of professional driving experience with a clean record (i.e. no accident).

He must have basic mechanical skills in order to maintain his assigned vehicle.

He must be able to fairly speak and understand English Language.

We offer

A competitive salary and benefits package

A supportive team-working environment

An opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised NGO

To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and letters of recommendation to: job.apply@sosgambia.org with the subject line: NODRIVER2025. Closing date for submission of applications is 4th April 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.