Driver(s)  724 views

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 

POSITION: Driver(s) 

SALARY RANGE: GMD 227,735 to GMD 352,992 

OPENING DATE: 19 November 2024 

CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024 

WORK HOURS: Full-Time (48 hours/week) 

Statement of Work 

Position Title: Driver(s) 

Location: Kombo, The Gambia 

About Peace Corps The Gambia 

Peace Corps is a bilateral autonomous, international agency of the United States Government with operations in more  than 60 countries. It operates in The Gambia by the invitation of the Government of The Republic of The Gambia. Peace  Corps/The Gambia has memoranda of understanding with the Ministries of Agriculture, Education, Health, and other  partners that outlines broad areas of agreement of cooperation regarding the work of Peace Corps Volunteers in the  country. Volunteers are assigned to government and non-government agencies and organizations, community-based  organizations, colleges, and schools who partner to enable Volunteers to provide capacity building in education and  community health while building cultural understanding between Americans and Gambians. 

Objective of the Position 

Under the direct supervision of the General Services Manager for locations in Kombo and Basse, and the Deputy  Director of Programming & Training for Massembeh, with daily activities coordinated by the General Services  Assistant (or designate), the Driver is primarily responsible for transporting PC staff, Volunteers and Trainees (V/Ts) cargo, and other personnel on official PC business through-out The Gambia (and internationally as necessary). The  driver is also expected to perform a variety of support activities including routine, basic maintenance on PC vehicles,  maintain service records, mileage and fuel logs; run official errands, pick-up and delivery of mail, packages and  supplies; moving of equipment and furnishings required on occasion for Peace Corps The Gambia property  management.  

Due to the myriads of duties required, the incumbent will need an inborn sense of prioritization and organization and  can reasonably expect to work some evening, holiday and weekend hours. 

This position requires strict adherence to ethical standards of confidentiality and professional conduct. In addition, the  candidate should be flexible, highly organized, creative, and able to multi-task and work independently. 

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Major Duties and Responsibilities (Critical Job Elements) 

Driving 

• Responsible for overall ownership of assigned vehicle and the vehicle’s operating status in general • Must always be in possession of a valid Gambian driving license. 
• Provides safe and courteous transport for staff V/Ts and other personnel conducting official PC business. • Has comprehensive knowledge of and adhere to all current Gambian laws regarding the operation of motor  vehicles and the specific requirements related to vehicles carrying diplomatic license plates. • Transports staff as requested by the dispatcher to and from the airport while on official travel. • Provides safe and courteous transport for staff and other personnel conducting official PC business per PC  regulations and is responsible for ensuring no unofficial use of PC vehicles and the program set by the Motor  Pool Coordinator (MPC) is respected. 
• Serve as a duty driver as assigned, on-call twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week. Provides vehicle  support during emergency situations.  
• Picks up/delivers mail, documents, and packages to/from post office, the US Embassy, customs office and  other designated sites as scheduled or needed.  
• Facilitates customs clearance for mail, packages or other items. Sorts and distributes mail in the PC office, the  V/T mail room and the V/T package room.  
• Transports supplies, equipment, materials, mail, and other communications between PC facilities and to  support PC official business and events. 
• Assures that vehicles are operated in accordance with PC, Embassy and other USG guidelines, and  manufacturer specifications. 
• Delivers fuel to generator fuel tanks at PC facilities and residences. Procures and uploads cash power at PC  facilities and residences. Escorts utility service personnel, garbage collectors, repairmen and others on  official business at PC facilities and residences. 
• Picks up and delivers medical specimens, test results, medical supplies, equipment and medications as  requested by the medical Unit. 
• Performs various errands, including pick-up and delivery of pro-forma invoices and price quotations,  procured supplies, check and cash payments for goods and services procured by PC, etc. Responsibilities as  an occasional money holder are appended to his statement of work. 

Maintains PC Vehicles 

• Maintains the daily vehicle logs. 
• Performs daily checks of PC vehicles in accordance with vehicle check list. 
• Reports all vehicle malfunctions or problems to the A/GSO. Assists PC vehicle repairman as needed.  Oversees emergency vehicle maintenance and repair while up-country. Delivers vehicles to outside vehicle  service facilities for maintenance as requested.  
• Records repair and maintenance operations of assigned PC vehicle as outlined in the Vehicle Maintenance  Log. 
• Ensures all vehicle fuel tanks are filled up at the end of every day. Ensures the bulk fuel tank is filled up  whenever fuel is available for purchase at the Embassy.  
• Calculates fuel needs for extended trips and secures sufficient fuel for planned activities. • Ensures that vehicles are cleaned, inside and outside, every day. Ensures that seatbelts and interior upholstery  are kept clean and in good repair. 

Other Duties 

• Provides escort services for the PC cashier while transporting cash to and from PC office, the US Embassy  and banking facilities.

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• Acts as an expediter in assisting travelers with customs and immigration procedures.  
• May be tasked as a warehouseman, safely moving furniture, furnishings, equipment and supplies as needed. • Assists with heavy lifting tasks at PC facilities. 
• Make sure empty water bottles in the office are always refilled. 
• Ensure complete confidentiality regarding all information related to PC staff, volunteers and operations. • Provide training to staff and Peace Corps Volunteers as requested. 
• Performs other duties or assignments, when deemed necessary by Supervisor 

Temporary Assignment of Duties 

If there is a time at post, due to the COVID-19 pandemic or for any other reason, when there are limited or no Peace  Corps Trainees and/or Volunteers (jointly referred to as “Volunteers”) at Peace Corps/The Gambia the PSC may be  temporarily assigned during that period, as determined by the Peace Corps Country Director (CD), to carry out  additional duties and responsibilities in furtherance of the goals of the Peace Corps in order to enhance the ability of  Peace Corps Volunteers to perform functions under the Peace Corps Act, including facilitating a safe environment in  order for the successful return or increase of Volunteers. 

This temporary assignment may require the PSC to provide services and/or support beyond what is listed in their  current Statement of Work (SOW). The services and/or support may take many forms, examples of which may  include but are not limited to, training, providing administrative, technical, medical, and/or operational assistance,  building on host country programs, etc. This temporary assignment also may require the PSC to provide these services  and/or support to individuals/organizations other than those listed in their current SOW such as host country  government, partner organization(s), community member(s), staff, and/or contractors. 

Standard Roles and Responsibilities  

1. Occasional Money Handler: Occasional Money Handler may be requested to courier cash and /or purchase  orders to various vendors who furnish supplies and/or services to PST/IST training site, or other locations as  directed by the Contracting Officer. The PSC may also be requested to courier cash to PC trainees or volunteers.  The PSC will not be functioning as a procurement or disbursing official but will only be acting as an  intermediary between the Contracting or Disbursing Officer and the recipient. In the case of dealing with  vendors, the PSC will not exercise any procurement discretion concerning the supplies or services to be  purchased or the cost limits of these purchases; these will be determined by the Contracting Officer.  
2. Safety and Security 

• Driver 

Operates Peace Corps vehicles safely at all times. Immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security  concerns and issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and CD. Knowledgeable and supportive of  Peace Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely reporting of suspicious  incidents, persons or articles. 

• Ensure that all passengers always wear their seat belts. 
• Ensure that the vehicle medical kit, safety and security equipment, personal flotation devices, spare tire and  jack, necessary spare parts and tools are always with the vehicle when required and are in good condition. • If a medical or other official emergency requires driving after dark, the contractor should make every effort to  ensure the safety of her/himself, the vehicles, passengers and cargo 

Logistics & Level of Effort & Duty Station

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Duty station is the main office in Kombo, in The Gambia. May be required to work in another town. May be required  to travel up country. Performs duties during a 48-hour work week. Events may require occasional work in the  evenings and on weekends and holidays. May carry a duty phone. 

Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and  Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm with flexibility to work additional hours on weekends or on an as-needed basis. 

Minimum Requirements 

In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in The Gambia, must not have  been employed in intelligence-related activities and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet  each of the following requirements:

Education: 

• Minimum completion of Secondary School 

Language Requirement: 

• Fluency (level 3) in written and spoken English is required.  
• Fluency in speaking two or more of the local languages is required.

Work Experience: 

• One year driving for a United States or other government agency, international organization or other  development organization is required 

1. Certification or Licensing Requirement 

• A current, valid driver’s license is required 

1. Professional experience working outside of Banjul, with one local culture 
2. Ability to solve complex maintenance problem or lead an administrative solution 
3. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team. 

Include the following for bullets for anyone who will be expected to drive as a Chauffeur or Incidental driver: • Valid Gambian driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years and demonstrated ability to drive manual 4×4  vehicles (passing a driving test will be required) 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a medical clearance for driving and SMITH driving certification in  accordance with Peace Corps The Gambia and U.S. Embassy requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience driving in rural areas 
• Personal or academic familiarity with American or European cultures. 
• Professional/Technical Training: Vocational real estate training 
• Experience working with Volunteers 

How to Apply 

Applicants should submit applications early, not waiting for the deadline, as application packages must be completed,  submitted, and received by the closing date/time to be considered. There are no exceptions.  1. Submit a complete application hard copy to the address below or electronically in one email to  GM Announcements@peacecorps.gov   with the subject line including: “Driver” and your full name.  

Attn of DMO 

78 KAIRABA AVENUE  

FAJARA, KSMD, BANJUL, THE GAMBIA  

2. Attach all required and any supporting documentation. Required documentation is listed in the Required 

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Documents Section.  

3. Emails which require documents to be downloaded from a cloud service will not be accepted. Examples include  Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud service 
4. Send the email before 11:59 PM on the closing date of this announcement.  
5. Submit all documents in one email, if possible. Peace Corps does not accept attachments which exceed a  combined total size of 20MB. 

The deadline for submitting applications is 1st December 2024.  

Required Documents 

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is fully complete and all required documents are emailed  before the closing deadline of this announcement. An incomplete application or any missing required documents will  result in the candidacy not being considered. Send an email, as specified in the How To Apply Section, with all required  attachments listed in this section.  

1. Government issued identification (e.g. passport, B.I.) 
2. Detailed resume or CV that includes: 

• Professional positions held in the last 5-10 years identifying duties, responsibilities, dates and location  of employment, and reasons for leaving 
• Schools attended, dates of attendance, qualifications obtained 

3. Cover letter
4. List of 3 professional references. Include the following for each reference: Full name, your relation to the  person, email address and contact number(s) 
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the  qualification requirements of the position as listed above 
6. Valid Gambian driver’s license  

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Peace Corps The Gambia provides equal opportunity and fair and  equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,  disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.