United Purpose is a movement of people and organisation that strive to end poverty and inequality across the globe. We are a leader in community-led development and grassroots innovation. For more than 40 years, we have worked with frontline activists, community organisation and individuals to help people gain agency over their own lives – so they can move Beyond Aid.

In Gambia United Purpose works with farmers within the Gambia to help improve the stability of their income and earn a decent living for themselves and their families

A vacancy exists for a driver. The position is based in Banjul with frequent travel to project sites throughout Gambia

Key Responsibilities

• Drive organisation’s vehicles in a professional and safe manner to support project
• All use of vehicle is according to UP procedures and recorded in in the Vehicle Logbooks (VLB)
• Ensure all vehicles are fully equipped with safety equipment i.e., spare wheel, jack, wheel puller, first aid kit & fire extinguisher
• Ensure that vehicles are clean and in good state of repair, and that maintenance schedules are adhered
• Ensure all vehicles are fueled in line with organisational procedures
• Update the logbook with all the required data – trips, fuel, maintenance
• Ensure all paperwork in relation to the vehicle e.g., insurance, licences
• Ensure vehicles are parked on the office premises after working hours or in other authorised locations.
• Ensure UP Gambia travel safety policies are adhered to
• Support Country Programme offices on administration tasks as requested
• Assist to represent UP and project a positive reputation for the organisation
• Perform other duties assigned by Line Manager outside Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must be Gambian national, in possession of a driving license
• Over five years’ experience as a driver in a non-Governmental organization or a company
• Possession of an Ordinary level certificate
• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken, and ability to speak local languages
• Willingness to adhere to United Purpose’s Code of Conduct

Interested applicants are required to send an application letter and a CV to:

Human Resources Department United Purpose
55 Kairaba Avenue, 2nd Floor Modern Stationery Building,
Fajara P.O. Box 2164, Serrekunda, The Gambia.
Email: rugiejallow@united-purpose.org

The closing date to send applications is Wednesday 19^th November at 5.00PM