Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.  

Project Description

The Mastercard Foundation Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative aims to transform secondary education across Africa by strengthening secondary-level teaching and learning so that young people have the 21st-century skills and competencies needed for employment, lifelong learning, and adult life. The initiative works closely with local and national stakeholders in African countries and supports teachers and school leaders over the lifespan of their careers with a focus on recruitment, training, and motivation that prepares them to deliver quality and relevant learning.

Education Development Center (EDC) is coordinating and implementing the Leaders In Teaching (LIT) program in Liberia in collaboration with a consortium of over 10 local education partners and the Ministry of Education, focusing on all four LIT programmatic pillars:

1. Teacher Recruitment;
2. Teacher Training;
3. Education Leadership and Management; and
4. Teacher Motivation.

Each program component under the respective LIT pillars will be implemented with a strong focus on inclusion and gender equity, addressing the unique needs of marginalized young women, youth with disabilities, and refugee students in underserved communities. 

LIT aims to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning by providing holistic support across the teacher lifecycle, improving pre- and in-service teacher training in secondary education across Liberia, increasing access and completion, raising learning outcomes with a focus on STEM, preparing future and work-ready youth, and strengthening the capacity of the education system to manage and supervise teacher professional development.  

EDC will oversee program management and provide technical quality assurance, including the assessment and modification of curricula, as needed. Additionally, EDC will conduct targeted capacity-strengthening activities for local partners, empowering them to take the lead in implementing sustainable, locally led education solutions that will strengthen Liberia’s education system beyond the life of the program. As the primary point of contact with the Ministry of Education at the central level, EDC will ensure a coordinated approach among all partners, leveraging lessons learned and tools from Mastercard Foundation’s regional African partners operating in the country. 

EDC is seeking drivers to provide transport services, administrative and other logistical support to Leaders In Teaching Liberia program staff, visitors, and stakeholders in accordance with EDC's fleet management policy guidelines and procedures.

This position reports to the Finance and Operations Director. This is a full-time position based in Monrovia, Liberia but will be required to work with cross functional teams within the organization across the country. EDC will be hiring for two drivers. One top candidate has already been identified.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide transportation using EDC vehicles, of goods, staff and other authorized passengers in accordance with EDC policies and procedures.
• Daily operation and maintenance the vehicle assigned to the driver in a manner that ensures the highest degree of safety possible for the vehicle and its passengers.
• Keep accurate and up to date records using the vehicle and fuel log sheets provided.
• Inspect and be vigilant at all times for the detection of any faults and/or damage to the assigned vehicle, whether accidental or otherwise, and submit a written report of such faults and damage as soon as possible to the supervisor.
• Ensure that EDC policies and procedures for safe vehicle operation and risk mitigation, such as proper use of door locks, parking in secure locations and timing of trips, are followed.
• Submit monthly vehicle utilization reports summarizing vehicle/fuel use and vehicle repair/maintenance. This reports will be accompanied by the fuel and vehicle log sheets for the period of the report.
• Prepare and submit the Weekly Control Sheets for review and schedule repairs and maintenance as necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as needed, as assigned by the supervisor.

The candidate for the position of Driver shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:
Minimum of a secondary school certificate or its equivalent, proof of training in defensive driving and basic computer skills.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional driver with a reputable organization; experience working on a Mastercard Foundation, UN, or other international donors financed projects is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license with all classes and a safe driving record with no traffic violations.
• Good awareness and commitment to follow all local and national driving laws, rules and regulations.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to proficiently read, speak and write in English.
• Experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles and driving on unpaved rural roads.
• Practical experience in maintaining vehicles and conducting minor repairs.
• Ability to make frequent up-country travels, often long-distance and sometimes overnight.
• Must have excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations such as road accidents, bad weather conditions and impatient drivers.
• Must be reliable, dependable, flexible and willing to work beyond routine hours.
• Previous training in safe vehicle operation/defensive driving preferred.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.

EDC affirms its steadfast commitment to uphold the highest standards of conduct, ensuring the protection of all individuals from misconduct, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of these rights. Safeguarding refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect individuals, particularly vulnerable groups, from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

Per EDC and funder policy, a police record, certificate of good standing, or other official document issued by local authorities will be required for candidates working with children and/or youth to verify suitability to work with those populations.

EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Note: EDC doesn’t solicit for money from applicants at any level of the recruitment & selection process.