Drivers: Accra & Ho - Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

Plan International Ghana is looking to secure the services of an experienced, qualified and professional drivers to join its ranks. The roles will be based in our Southern Program Impact & Influencing Area in Accra and Ho.

About You

The ideal candidate for the role must have a clean and driving record, experience and ability in handling various vehicles as well as Experience in working in a corporate setting. You must also show an ability to engage and communicate professionally with all levels of employees whiles remaining ethical and confidential at all times.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities on a day to day basis will include:

• Drive professionally and defensively to ensure safety and protection of staff at all times without any incidents of accidents or injuries
• Ensure vehicle is maintained as per the maintenance schedule of the vehicle to enhance longevity of vehicle with no reports of frequent breakdowns or malfunctioning of vehicle
• Ensure that vehicle movement and mileage are duly recorded in the vehicle’s logbook to keep and track vehicle movement without any reports of carjacking
• Ensure that the vehicle is always cleaned to enhance its state and notify Project Manager at least 3 months before the expiry date of the vehicles documents (insurance/road worthiness certificate etc) for renewal without any queries from the MTTU/Police
• Dispatch local mail to addressees as would be directed to keep and maintain communication with our clients without any reports of missing mails
• Deposit and withdraw monies at bank as would be directed for implementation of project activities without any reports of fraud or loss of monies
• Comply with Plan’s Child Protection and safeguarding Policy at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
• Perform any other duties to be assigned to support the attainment of I-PADEV project goals.

Knowledge / Qualification

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, BEHAVIORS AND EXPERIENCE:

• GCE O level/SSS
• At least 5 years driving experience in the formal sector
• Valid driving license with at least class C
• Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child-related development organisation, would be an advantage

Skills

• Basic auto mechanic skills
• Good knowledge of Highway Code
• Defensive driving
• Good communication skills
• Good verbal and writing skills
• Good inter-personal skills
• Good planning and organizing abilities

Behaviours

• Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels as is required
• Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
• High sense of judgment and responsibility
• High safety awareness level of area of operation
• Good team player

Travel Requirements

This position entails 80% travelling time within Plan offices and in the Program Units with 20% of the time on office related activities.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Mid contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have occasional one-to-one contact with children and youth. It is expected that children and youth shall be protected at all times.

To get the full job description and profile for the role. please click on this link: JD – CO Driver.docx

Location: Accra and Ho.