Office Driver - Cowater International

The Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) Project is a five-year 10M CAD Government of Canada-funded initiative that aims to improve the resilience of Ghanaian citizens through increased investments in inclusive and gender-responsive climate adaptation initiatives.
 
Cowater International implements SIGRA and supports climate action and inclusive governance in Ghana, while applying GAC’s Feminist International Assistance Policy. It seeks to promote transparency, accountability and inclusion, and foster collaboration between women led Civil Society Organizations and all levels of government on the planning and executing local climate adaptation investments.

The project is targeting five 5 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA) in the Northern and the Volta regions due to their higher socio-economic and climate change vulnerability level. It will also be working closely with key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) at the national and regional levels as part of its implementation.

Job Description

Description of the Position

The primary objective of the Office Driver role is to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of SIGRA and Cowater personnel, as well as project partners when needed. Additionally, the role involves maintaining the vehicles in good condition and providing administrative support to the designated office. The Office Driver reports directly to the Regional Development Officer (RDO) in the regional office, with a secondary reporting line to the Administrative and Logistics Officer (ALO) in the Accra office.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Duties:

• Safely transport authorized personnel and project-related items to and from specified locations
• Ensure vehicle is maintained and in good working condition, including regular cleaning and servicing
• Adhere to all country and local driving regulations including traffic laws
• Adhere to all SIGRA and Cowater organizational policies regarding vehicle use
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs
• Report any incidents and accidents promptly
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as directed by Supervisor (RDO and ALO)  

Administrative Duties: 

• Assist with office administrative tasks such as photocopying, delivery of letters and correspondence
• Assist in the organization of workshops, training and meeting setup including supporting with arranging refreshments, preparing meeting rooms, taking participant information and related minor workshop tasks
• Support procurement by collecting and delivering documents, quotations and receipts
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as directed by Supervisor (RDO and ALO)

Required Skills or Experience

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional driver
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Good communication including ability to speak good English
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Basic computer skills (particularly MS Office) are an asset
• Residence in Tamale or Ho
• Flexibility for after-hours work as needed

Key Abilities:

• Safety Awareness: Prioritize safety in all driving and administrative tasks
• Reliability: Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.